Mathematicians warn AI threatens profession

A new declaration from the International Mathematical Union highlights significant threats posed by artificial intelligence to the field of mathematics. Concerns include AI's ability to generate plausible but incorrect proofs, potentially corrupting mathematical literature and undermining verification standards. The declaration also addresses issues of intellectual property, as AI models often synthesize information without proper citation, and warns against the increasing influence of tech companies on research priorities and academic autonomy. This comes amid growing industry interest in AI's mathematical capabilities, exemplified by OpenAI's recent announcement of an AI model disproving a long-standing conjecture.