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Ansem 🧸💸· 2025-07-26 19:02
AI Impact on Professionals - The emergence of AI capable of solving IMO (International Mathematical Olympiad) problems is perceived as a significant advancement, potentially impacting mathematicians' sense of identity and professional value [1][2] - The rapid progress of AI in problem-solving, as indicated by the METR agent task length, suggests that AI is quickly approaching human capabilities in various fields [2] - The potential displacement of mathematicians, coders, knowledge workers, and artists due to AI advancements raises concerns about widespread professional disruption [2] Societal Implications - The accessibility of advanced AI technology, exemplified by a hypothetical "universal dog translator" being sold at a low price, highlights the potential for widespread disruption and devaluation of specialized skills [2] - The collective grief and anxiety related to professional relevance and life purpose may become more prevalent and accelerated due to the rapid advancement of AI [2][3] - The industry questions society's readiness to cope with the potential societal and psychological impacts of widespread AI adoption [3]
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Elon Musk· 2025-07-23 05:34
RT Luis Batalha 🇵🇹🇺🇸 (@luismbat)AI beating humans at math olympiads is the natural sequel to conquering games.Some math problems are games: find the proof = save the princess.Physics is messier. Sometimes the real challenge is picking the right board.Does your model even match reality? ...
The mathematics of decision-making | Alisher Jalilov | TEDxAmerican University of Technology
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-17 15:54
Good afternoon everyone. Uh my name is Alicia Jerv. I am mathematics teacher.Actually I just want to point out some few moments a few uh points from my life. I was born in teachers family like I'm the third generation. Uh fortunately unfortunately everyone in our family they are teachers.Most of them are mathematics teachers including me also. You know what happens like usually when we gather all relatives comes to our family we talk about only education system problems in mathematics it happens and sometim ...
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Wants to Change the Future of AI
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-22 12:04
AI Technology & Innovation - The cost of innovation is collapsing, marking a hugely important era that will transform lives [1] - Large language models (LLMs) are the most disruptive technology in history, but they are prone to errors, hallucinations, and uncertainty [1][2][6] - Harmonic is developing a mathematical superintelligence, an AI that can solve math problems exceeding the level of advanced mathematics researchers, to accelerate progress in science and technology [4][5] - Sandbox AQ focuses on large quantitative models (LQMs) trained on numbers and data, impacting 80% of the economy and driving innovation [11][12] Investment & Market Opportunities - There are two ways to invest in the AI future: focus on private AI companies or invest in public hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google [15][16] - A more fruitful approach may be to analyze industry-by-industry to identify AI winners and losers in sectors like pharmaceuticals, energy, telco, and financial services [17] - Winners embracing AI and laggards not embracing AI fast enough will see billions of dollars of market cap difference [18] Business Applications & Commercialization - Large language models (LLMs) can cut costs, potentially saving companies $10 million to $20 million annually on customer service from a $30 million cost base [12] - Large quantitative models (LQMs) are creating new products and billions of dollars of new revenue, primarily in B2B applications [13] - Sandbox AQ is working with Sanofi (a top 10 pharma company) and Aramco to advance life-saving medicines and upvalue hydrocarbons, respectively [14] - Investors should look for AI applications with clear business cases, such as accounting, taxes, drug discovery, and risk evaluation [22] Risk & Limitations - Large language models (LLMs) are often very confident but can be incorrect, with few controls over hallucinations, hindering adoption in mission-critical industries [6][7] - Any AI system will make mistakes, and investors must ensure that these mistakes do not bankrupt the company [23] - Harmonic closed a $75 million Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital [8]
Terence Tao on Grigori Perelman declining the Fields Medal
Lex Fridman· 2025-06-19 23:23
Awards and Recognition - The Fields Medal doesn't solve existing problems, mathematicians continue their work [1] - Gregoria Pearlman declined the Fields Medal and the Millennial Prize with $1 million prize money, stating disinterest in money or fame [2] - The Fields Medal can make mathematicians part of the establishment, influencing their opinions and inspiring young people [5] - Some individuals, like Gregoria Pearlman, are critical of awards and adhere to their principles, which is admirable [5] Mathematical Community and Individual Choices - Gregoria Pearlman was once part of the math community but became disillusioned and chose to disengage [3] - Pearlman hasn't published in the field since, but that's acceptable as many others have also made similar choices [4] - Mathematicians may focus on publishing papers, career advancement, and mentoring students [5]
The beautiful connections between mathematics and literature | Sarah Hart | TEDxLondonBusinessSchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-16 16:43
Overview - The talk explores the connections between mathematics and literature [1] - Sarah Hart, a mathematician and author, delivered the talk [1] Speaker's Background - Sarah Hart is Professor Emerita of Mathematics at Birkbeck College (University of London) [1] - She served as Professor of Geometry at Gresham College, London [1] - Hart's work focuses on the cultural, historical, and creative impact of mathematics [1] Book Information - Hart's book, "Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature," was published in 2023 [1] - The book received recognition as a New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice [1] - It won the Mathematical Association of America's Euler Book Prize in 2024 [1]
The Pokédex doesn’t make any sense | Tom Crawford | TEDxYouth@HabsElstree
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-12 14:55
Pokémon Analysis - The presentation analyzes Pokémon using mathematical principles, highlighting inconsistencies within the Pokédex [1][5] - The speaker uses the Pokédex entries for various Pokémon to demonstrate mathematical errors and logical fallacies [2][4] Density and Buoyancy - The presentation calculates the density of Wailord, revealing it to be significantly less dense than water and even air, contradicting its description as an ocean-dwelling creature [7][13] - Density is calculated as mass divided by volume, with the density of ocean water being approximately 1,030 kg/m³ [8] - The mass of Wailord is given as 398 kg, and its volume is approximated as a cylinder with a calculated volume of 383 m³ [10][12][13] Strength and Gravity - The presentation analyzes Blaziken's ability to jump over a 30-story building (approximately 100 meters), comparing it to human jumping capabilities [15][16] - The world record human jump is 1.27 meters, requiring a significantly weaker gravitational force (0.125%) for a human to jump 100 meters [16][17][18] - The presentation suggests Blaziken would need to reside on a moon like Enceladus, which has a weaker gravitational pull, but the extreme cold (-198°C) would be fatal [19][20] Force and Energy - The force required to shatter a human bone is approximately 3,000 Newtons, equivalent to a 30 mph car crash, highlighting the danger of Bewear's hug [24] - Magcargo's Pokédex entry claims a temperature of 18,000°F, which is twice as hot as the sun [26] - Magcargo would output 1,200 megawatts of energy, requiring the consumption of 1,267 Mars bars per second to sustain that output [31][33][34]