Mathematicians warn of the threat of AI in the workplace as industries are disrupted

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So what will human mathematics do during the AI ​​boom? The Leiden Declaration recommends that mathematicians clearly explain how they use AI tools, maintain their responsibility for mathematical accuracy, continue to praise authors when they provide appropriate work even if AI tools can make it difficult, and consider using only AI tools that are compatible with what is described in the declaration.

The announcement also reminds mathematicians that mathematics has a “role in developing the technology of military serviceoppression, managing a large number of peopleand undermining democracy,” so mathematicians must make the right decisions when selecting foreign partnerships with technology companies.

Academic institutions can develop guidelines for using AI and other automated tools in publication and review, protect the rights of researchers as authors through legal agreements that prevent their work from being used as educational data without permission, and support the role of peer-reviewed articles. The announcement also indicates that such organizations are “quickly preparing to participate if significant mathematical results can be reported using non-standard methods.”

The authors of the declaration also offer specific recommendations to policymakers, including “protecting copyright,” “control of technology companiesy, “and” establish social welfare funds. Under the slogan “don’t believe the lies,” the announcement warns of how “there is currently a strong commercial incentive for technology companies to increase the efficiency of their products.”

Finally, the declaration acknowledges that technology companies “will provide the most rewarding jobs, financial rewards, computer equipment, and intellectual opportunities that mathematicians find interesting… It calls for such cooperation between mathematicians and technology companies to follow the terms of the declaration.”

“By accepting this announcement, IMU affirms that the future of mathematics research must be guided by human judgment, fair and transparent practices, and shared values ​​across the world,” he said. Ulrike Tillmannvice president of the International Mathematical Union, in his statement. “Mathematics is, and must always remain, the great work of humanity.”