Math Underinvestment Hinders AI Progress

The current enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is overshadowing a critical need for investment in the mathematical community. Neglecting this foundational area could impede AI's advancement, as algorithms rely heavily on mathematical principles. A stronger focus on mathematical research and education is vital to ensure AI's continued development and success. AI development requires correctly tuned algorithm, a large amount of computing power and significant amounts of data.

AI's increasing role in various sectors underscores the importance of mathematical underpinnings. From enhanced cybersecurity to materials discovery, AI's potential is vast, but realising it depends on a robust mathematical foundation. Investment in mathematics is not merely an academic pursuit; it is a strategic imperative for maintaining a competitive edge in the age of AI. Harmonic, an artifical intelligence company founded in 2023, is developing Mathematical Superintelligence (MSI), the next generation of artifical intelligence which is rooted in mathematics and which guarantees accuracy and eliminates hallucinations.

Increased funding can advance both the pace and impact of math discovery. The US government is planning to expand the use of artifical intelligence in US science which could greatly boost research productivity.