Yuriy Osipov, a mathematician and former president of the Russian… (наука · академия · математический)
Yuriy Osipov, a mathematician and former president of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAN), celebrated his 90th birthday and stated that during years of reforms he managed to preserve the 'core of Russian science.' He emphasized caution regarding artificial intelligence, noting both its strategic importance and potential risks.
Consensus
- Yuriy Osipov turned 90 years old on July 7.
- Osipov served as president of the Russian Academy of Sciences from 1991 to 2013 and was re-elected four times.
- He claims that during the period of reforms, the 'core of Russian science' was preserved.
- Osipov continues to be actively involved in scientific work, including participation in the Mathematical Sciences Division of RAN and editorial roles in academic journals.
- A major article by Osipov on mathematical control theory was published in 'Uspekhi Matematicheskikh Nauk'.
- Osipov expressed caution about artificial intelligence, stating that risks may outweigh benefits and criticizing the term 'artificial intelligence' as misleading.
Points of divergence
- Osipov mentioned specific achievements of Russian science including a supercomputer center, accelerators in Dubna, Novosibirsk, and St. Petersburg, and the testing of the first quantum computer at Lebedev Physical Institute. — riamo
- Osipov highlighted academic work by Academician Arutyun Avetisyan at the Institute of System Programming RAN and noted that young mathematicians in this institute teach at 'Sirius' educational center and the Presidential Lyceum in Sochi. — vm
- Osipov stated he does not believe in unconditional enthusiasm for AI, emphasizing risks could outweigh gains. — riamo
- Osipov criticized the term 'artificial intelligence' as inappropriate because it implies human-like mind and emotions, which computers do not possess. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Yuri Osipov: During the reforms of RAS, we managed to preserve the 'core of Russian science' — РИАМО
- Mathematician Yuri Osipov: We Saved the Core of Russian Science — Вечерняя Москва