Egoless mathematics in the AI era argues for valuing understanding over performance
AIKarthik C. S., Amit Sahai, and Jie Xue argue in a guest post that mathematicians should value understanding of mathematical truths over productivity measures such as publications and citations. They contend that AI exposes a conception of intellectual worth that was already tied to performance and comparison with machines, and that mathematics offers a way to reconsider that view.
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Original title: Egoless Mathematics in the AI Era