Mathematicians say artificial intelligence just doesn't add up

The 'Lost in Space' robot in the Powerhouse Museum Sydney - could he replace your maths teacher (SBS-Allan Lee).jpg

The 'Lost in Space' robot in the Powerhouse Museum Sydney - could he replace your maths teacher? Source: SBS News / Allan Lee

SBS News In Depth
View Podcast Series

Get the SBS Audio app

Other ways to listen

Could artificial intelligence replace maths teachers? Mathematicians aren't convinced, as they point to the flaws of chatbots and the need for more safety regulation. But it's clear A-I is going to play a part in the future of mathematics.

Listen to Australian and world news and follow trending topics with 
SBS News Podcasts.


Share

Latest podcast episodes

Greens leader Larissa Waters speaks to media after the party leadership vote (AAP)
Australian Prime Minister Albanese meets Indonesian President Prabowo in Jakarta
OTM - Generic (Getty).jpg
President Donald Trump handles a FIFA soccer ball as Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani looks on (AAP)

Recommended for you

A split image showing two groups of demonstrators, a pro-Pakistani group on the left and pro-Indian group on the right. Each bear the flags of their respective nations.
A graphic image showing a map of Australia in the foreground and Australian Electoral Commission staff counting votes in the background.
A stylised image of Peter Dutton with black-and-white photos of him alongside other leaders and workers in the background.
Jameela Jamil standing in front of a grey brick wall
A man wearing a t-shirt and jeans pushes a trolley in a supermarket
A stylised image of a young woman with her finger on her chin on the left, with graphic question marks and pixelated images of two men beside her. 'Choose your player' is written at the top in bold, game-style text.
An illustration of a forest, red-tailed black cockatoo sitting on a branch with leaves.
Four people stand on a stage. Two are wearing formal military attire and one blows a trumpet.