Mathematics has changed. Let's act like it
Summary
Terence Tao (via a guest post by Frank Calegari) argues that OpenAI's release of hundreds of AI-assisted mathematical papers marks a watershed moment for the field. The piece discusses both opportunities and concerns—from writing quality and author attribution to the redistribution of incentives and the reward structure in academia. It also proposes concrete actions to adapt: evaluate AI-assisted work, reform hiring and journals, and broaden graduate education to emphasize understanding and communication.