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Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI has developed a new internal AI model that resolved the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize problem and over 100 other open mathematical problems. Consequently, the company is establishing an independent Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence.
Why it matters
Rapid AI advancements in mathematics can lead to broad scientific applications, potentially changing how research is conducted. This initiative aims to ensure the responsible deployment of these tools while maintaining academic and professional standards.
The big picture
While previous OpenAI initiatives focused on youth safety, older adult education, and workforce productivity, this move extends the company's engagement into specialized academic research and professional mathematical standards.
The details
The advisory group was formed following concerns raised in an open letter regarding the use of open problems as AI benchmarks. The group may offer unsolicited advice and make its findings public, although it cannot influence the pace of OpenAI's internal progress. Initial members include experts from institutions such as Harvard, Oxford, and the Institute for Advanced Study.
What's next
OpenAI will work with the group to determine how AI tools can best support mathematical research and learning.
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François Charles is a member of Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Initial Members of the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
François Charles works at ENS-PSL
François Charles (ENS-PSL)
Camillo De Lellis is a member of Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Initial Members of the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Camillo De Lellis works at Institute for Advanced Study
Camillo De Lellis (IAS)
Timothy Gowers is a member of Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Initial Members of the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Timothy Gowers works at Collège de France
Timothy Gowers (Collège de France, Cambridge)
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Martin Hairer is a member of Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Initial Members of the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Martin Hairer works at EPFL
Martin Hairer (EPFL, Imperial College London)
Martin Hairer works at Imperial College London
Martin Hairer (EPFL, Imperial College London)
Nikhil Srivastava is a member of Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Initial Members of the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Nikhil Srivastava works at Berkeley
Nikhil Srivastava (Berkeley)
Ulrike Tillmann is a member of Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Initial Members of the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Ulrike Tillmann works at Oxford
Ulrike Tillmann (Oxford)
Ravi Vakil is a member of Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Initial Members of the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Ravi Vakil works at Stanford
Ravi Vakil (Stanford)
Edward Witten is a member of Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Initial Members of the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Edward Witten works at Institute for Advanced Study
Edward Witten (IAS)
Melanie Matchett Wood is a member of Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Initial Members of the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
Melanie Matchett Wood works at Harvard
Melanie Matchett Wood (Harvard)
Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence is located in Institute for Advanced Study
Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, hosted at the Institute for Advanced Study
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