OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says mathematicians have already gone from 'we're cooked' to accepting AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims that the mathematical community has moved from initial anger and disbelief toward acceptance of AI's role in their field. Despite early friction regarding data usage and the lack of transparent proofs, Altman suggests mathematicians are finding new ways to integrate AI into their careers.
Why it matters
The integration of AI into fundamental sciences like mathematics represents a significant shift in how academic research and discovery are conducted.
Sam Altman says mathematicians are coming around after OpenAI upended mathematics. Bloomberg/Getty Images OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and mathematicians have a complicated relationship. OpenAI has taken credit for solving hundreds of math problems, irking many mathematicians. At a recent talk at Stanford, Altman said mathematicians have already gone from anger to acceptance. Like someone in mourning, Sam Altman said mathematicians went through phases after OpenAI began its blitz into the field. First, there was disbelief. Then, there was pain. "The day one reaction was like, 'We're cooked, and our field is over,'" OpenAI's CEO said. "'We're telling our grad students to switch majors.'" After that, there was anger. "The day three reaction was maybe like: 'It's horrible that OpenAI did this,'" Altman said at a recent talk at Stanford, before hundreds of students jittery about the viability of their future careers.
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