# Announcing the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence

> Mathematicians and AI companies form independent group to guide responsible math research.
- Title: Announcing the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial…
- Summary: Mathematicians and AI companies form independent group to guide responsible math research. The Institute for Advanced Study created an advisory group to…
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- Published: 2026-09-21T17:05:51+00:00
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- Topics: advisory group, mathematics, artificial intelligence, institute for advanced study, openai, mathematical research, ai companies, mathematical community, agmai, mathematical results, technology, startups
## Announcing the Advisory Group
The Institute for Advanced Study created an advisory group to advise AI companies on their interactions with mathematical research and the mathematical community.
## Purpose of the Group
The group aims to advise AI companies on the responsible presentation and release of mathematical results while serving the best interests of mathematics.
## Independence and Transparency
The group operates independently of AI companies and members do not accept payment for this work, publishing recommendations on their website.
## Advisory Group Members
The group includes François Charles, Camilo De Lellis, Timothy Gowers, Martin Hairer, Nikhil Srivastava, Ulrike Tillmann, Ravi Vakil, Edward Witten, and Melanie Matchett Wood.
## Formation Background
The group formed after OpenAI approached some members about establishing an external advisory board, agreeing to create an independent group.
## Current Task
The group is currently advising OpenAI on coordinating the release of significant mathematical results produced by their internal AI model.
## Call for Input
The group invites mathematical community input on coordinating the release of mathematical results through a dedicated form.
## Key Principles
The group emphasizes independence, transparency, and accountability while advising AI companies on mathematical research without decision-making power.
## Current Challenge
The group faces the specific challenge of advising OpenAI on releasing a large number of significant mathematical results from their internal model.
## Advisory Scope
The group advises AI companies on interactions with mathematical research and the mathematical community, including responsible presentation and release of results.
## No Decision-Making
The group does not have decision-making power at AI companies; responsibility for decisions rests with the companies themselves.
## OpenAI Collaboration
OpenAI approached some group members about establishing an external advisory board, leading to the group's creation.
## Mathematical Community Input
The group welcomes input from the mathematical community on coordinating the release of mathematical results through a dedicated form.
## Website for Recommendations
The group publishes recommendations for AI companies on their website, which they will offer to companies with significant impact on mathematics.
## Mathematical Research Impact
The group addresses how AI advances present both opportunities and challenges for mathematical research and long-term prospects for deep human understanding.
## Next Steps
The group will use community input to inform recommendations for coordinating the release of mathematical results from AI models.
## Key takeaway

The Institute for Advanced Study created an advisory group to advise AI companies on coordinating mathematical research outputs.