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Rutgers Math Chair: AI Proof Merits Fields Medal

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Alex Kontorovich, chair of mathematics at Rutgers University, expressed astonishment at an AI-generated mathematical proof released by OpenAI. He remarked that if a human had produced such a proof, it would warrant immediate recognition with a Fields Medal. This highlights the advanced capabilities of AI in complex academic fields. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates AI's potential to produce groundbreaking work in theoretical mathematics, challenging human expertise.

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Rutgers Math Chair: AI Proof Merits Fields Medal

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · ErikJonker ·

    “If a human did this, it would be an instant Fields Medal, no questions asked.” That’s how Alex Kontorovich, chair of the department of mathematics at Rutgers,

    “If a human did this, it would be an instant Fields Medal, no questions asked.” That’s how Alex Kontorovich, chair of the department of mathematics at Rutgers, responded to an A.I.-generated proof that OpenAI, the artificial intelligence giant, released on Tuesday. https://www. n…

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