The Future of Math Research in the Age of AI
Summary
Tamara Kolda discusses how AI is reshaping math research through the First Proof project, noting both AI capabilities and serious limitations such as missing citations and hallucinations. She argues that mathematicians' judgment remains essential and that AI will augment rather than replace human researchers, stressing the need for rigorous vetting, transparent benchmarking, and stronger editorial safeguards to prevent 'scrapple' in scholarly work.