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Explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing mathematical research and discovery in this lecture by Yang-Hui He from the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences. Discover how AI systems are now proposing original theorems, sketching proofs, and revealing unexpected patterns in abstract mathematics, moving beyond simple number crunching to genuine mathematical creativity. Learn about cutting-edge work in AI-assisted mathematical discovery, including insights from recent collaborative efforts where mathematicians challenged powerful AI systems with problems specifically designed to resist automation. Examine the emerging partnership between human mathematical intuition and computational power, and understand how this fusion is reshaping research methodologies and redefining the creative boundaries of mathematics. Gain perspective on the philosophical implications of machine-generated mathematical insights and the evolving role of mathematicians in an age of artificial intelligence. The presentation draws from pioneering research in the field and provides a comprehensive look at how machine learning is transforming both the practice and philosophy of mathematical exploration.
Syllabus
Mathematics: The rise of the machines
Taught by
The Royal Institution