What will superhuman AI mean for the world of mathematics?

At the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) this year, excitement that a superintelligent AI mathematician might be able to solve the Riemann hypothesis and other important unsolved problems in pure mathematics was tempered by more practical concerns. In five to 10 years’ time, will these young mathematicians still have a job? Will the generation after that? And if so, will humans still be conducting the part of mathematics that is fun; the creative, problem-solving side at the bleeding edge of current knowledge?

Ben Skuse analyzes the debate that took place on that issue at the HLF this year. 

Check out the full article here: HLFF Blog

Image caption: Hot Topic panel discussion: The Machine-Learning Revolution in Mathematics and Science – Mathematics (© HLFF / Flemming)