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With the launch of ChatGPT 5.0, many people are testing it out and circulating their results. In our “random” Slack channel, where we share anything interesting that crosses our path, Filipe from IT posted one that stood out. He’d come across a simple math problem, double-checked it himself, and confirmed it was real:

As you can see, the AI-generated solution walked through clean, logical-looking steps and somehow concluded:

x = –0.21

I have two engineering degrees, and if I hadn’t known there was an error, I might not have spotted it. If I’d been tired, distracted, or rushing, I would have almost certainly missed it because I would have assumed AI could handle something this simple.

Most of us in the MaplePrimes community already understand that AI needs to be used with care. But our students may not always remember, especially at the start of the school year if they’ve already grown used to relying on AI without question. 

And if we’re honest, trusting without double-checking isn’t new. Before AI, plenty of us took shortcuts: splitting up the work, swapping answers, and just assuming they were right. I remember doing it myself in university, sometimes without even thinking twice. The tools might be different now, but that habit of skipping the “are we sure?” step has been around for a long time.

The difference now is that general-purpose AI tools such as ChatGPT have become the first place we turn for almost anything we do. They respond confidently and are often correct, which can lead us to become complacent. We trust them without question. If students develop the habit of doing this, especially while they are still learning, the stakes can be much higher as they carry those habits into work, research, and other areas of their lives.

The example above is making its rounds on social media because it’s memorable. It’s a basic problem, yet the AI still got it wrong and in a way that’s easy to miss if you’re not paying attention.

Using it in the classroom can be a great way to help students remember that AI’s answers need to be checked. It’s not about discouraging them from using AI, but about reinforcing the habit of verifying results and thinking critically about what they see.

So here’s my suggestion:

• Show this example in your class, no matter the subject. If your students are using AI, they’ll benefit from seeing it.
• Spend 10 minutes discussing it.
• Use it as a jumping-off point to talk about what’s OK and not OK when using AI for your course.
• Share other examples like this throughout the year as small reminders, so “critical thinking” becomes second nature.

This isn’t just about catching an AI’s bad subtraction. It’s about building a culture of verification and reasoning in our students. The tools will keep improving, but so will the temptation to turn off our own thinking.

If we can help students get into the habit of checking, AI can be a powerful partner without putting them on autopilot.

To the MaplePrimes community: How do you talk to your students to help them build strong habits when working with AI? Do you bring in examples like this one, or use other strategies? I’d love it if you could share your thoughts, tips, and ideas.

I was wondering whether MapleSoft has opted for an outdated concept. Here is Gemini's answer:

A "better" GUI for Word is subjective, as different users have different needs. The current ribbon interface is great for discovering features, but it can also feel cluttered.

With the former GUI (having a larger quick acess bar) and a tool bar (in red)

only one click was required with substantially less mouse movement.

Personally I would switch to the new GUI with the following improvements

• a quick access bar that is customizable
• a smart ribbon that switches to the edit mode tab when the cursor is placed on editable text or a new text/input/document block is inserted

Having the functions that I use most frequently available in the quick access tool bar (highlighted in yellow) would allow me to minimize the ribbon with the same productivity and even more screen space as before.

Keyboard shortcuts that differ from standard OS shortcuts are not a viable alternative for me.

Overall, the direction with the new ribbon seems to be right to get new users productive faster. It seems to be a good choice without clear alternatives, and its graphical design aligns much better with the core values Maple provides.

However, becoming productive fast does not mean that the productivity is high. From this perspective the former GUI is not outdated yet. The workflow with it is much faster and more focussed on math and code.

Perhaps MapleSoft has solutions that will make the new GUI even more productive than the former GUI. This would be great!

In Maple 2025, there are many strange issues, such as plot errors in math apps under Computer Science > Boolean Algebra, which did not occur in Maple 2024. Furthermore, in the 2025 version, when you open load package, some packages are blocked, and you must hide the taskbar to see the blocked packages. Finally, the Ribbon interface in Maple 2025 is really not suitable. Restart and startup code should not be placed in Home; some interfaces should be removed, or an option to retain the 2024 interface should be provided. I sincerely hope my suggestions are taken into consideration. Thank you.

The Summer Issue of Maple Transactions has been published.  There are articles from a range of interests: research, education, and personal stories.

Have a look, and I hope you find something of value in the issue.

We are pleased to announce that the registration for the Maple Conference 2025 is now open!

Like the last few years, this year’s conference will be a free virtual event. Please visit the conference page for more information on how to register.

This year we are offering a number of new sessions, including more product training options, and an Audience Choice session.
Also included in this year's registration is access to an in-depth Maple workshop day presented by Maplesoft's R&D members following the conference.  You can find an overview of the program on the Sessions page. Those who register before September 14th, 2025 will have a chance to vote for the topics they want to learn more about during the Audience Choice session.

We hope to see you there!

Hi,

look at this Maple code.

short_list_prime_factorization_fun.mw

short_list_prime_factorization_fun.pdf

Have a good day

Matthew

Hi,

check out this maple code

positive_odd_integer_factorization_data.pdf

positive_odd_integer_factorization_data.mw

that is all

Regards,

Matthew

Hi,

have some Maple code to share.

prime_triplet_0_4_6.mw

prime_triplet_0_4_6.pdf

Enjoy

Matthew

ps Prime numbers are fun

see https://t5k.org/

We are a week away from the submission deadline for the Maple Conference!  
Presentation proposal applications are due July 25, 2025.

We are inviting submissions of presentation proposals on a range of topics related to Maple, including Maple in education, algorithms and software, and applications. We also encourage submission of proposals related to Maple Learn. You can find more information about the themes of the conference and how to submit a presentation proposal at the Call for Participation page.

We hope to see there.

Hi,

Don't laugh.

Some of you are not familair with Wagstaff Prime Numbers

see Wolfram Math World

also, this Maple code is esentially, a loop and the isprime() function

for your edification

b

have a look

just wanted to contribute my two cents to the Maple community

good day

Thank you for your patience and understanding during the recent outage of MaplePrimes. The outage was caused by a server issue. We have obtained and configured a replacement to prevent disruptions moving forward. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Back in 2017, when the concept of Maple Flow was first proposed at Maplesoft, we developed an aspirational brochure to ignite our creative energy. I still have a printed few copies – here’s one that’s sat behind my monitor.

At that time, the product that did not yet exist was called “Maple Whiteboard” and the brochure described what we had gradually come to appreciate that engineers wanted from a calculation tool:

• simplicity at its beating heart – just learn a few basic game mechanics, and then everything else “flows” (ahem). 
• units support from the get-go
• documentation features to describe the analysis
• connectivity with other software
• engineering-focused math functions

The first working version of Maple Whiteboard was crude…but the basic building blocks were in place and the concept worked. This image dates from 2019.

We unveiled Maple Flow to the public in 2021 (coming up with the name was a trial in of itself). Here’s what it looked like.

The target audience loved the new product—they liked what it could do now and were excited about its future potential. Our initial assumptions had been validated!

Maple Flow has evolved dramatically since the fever dream of the initial brochure and early prototypes. Even though it's much more powerful now, we've made sure it’s still simple to use.

Today, I’m delighted to announce the launch of Maple Flow 2025. This release is a major turning point for the product. You'll see a clean, new interface, faster performance, and more tools for documentation and moving your work from other programs.

Let me touch on my personal highlights.

A new interface headlines the release! It’s clean and simple, with logically ordered buttons in organized groups.

The ribbon is contextual; for example, click on an image, and you’ll see tools for adding shapes and text.

There's always room for improvement and refinement. Let me know what you think!.

You can now insert a table of contents into your document. The page numbers automatically update, and headings are hyperlinked – just click and you jump to that part of the worksheet.

Hyperlinks in the table of contents are preserved when you export the worksheet to PDF – that’s an awesome navigation feature when you distribute your work.

This feature gives me a visual dopamine hit every time I use it. Look how easy it is to use!

We've decided to release a tool we’ve been using internally for some time. The Maple Flow Migration Assistant is a free addon that helps you convert your Mathcad 13, 14 and 15 worksheets to Maple Flow. 

You can convert single Mathcad worksheets or point to a folder for bulk conversion. You also get many function translations.

Automatically converting executable code between two different high-level math tools is difficult; some manual reworking is probably needed for anything that’s not simple arithmetic (we documented what the Migration Assistant does here). But if you’ve already decided to make the switch from Mathcad 13, 14 or 15, then the Migration Assistant is a great time saver.

Large worksheets now evaluate faster! These are benchmarks from our internal testing suite.

You can now run Maple Flow worksheets through Excel via a simple function call. You can change parameters and get updated results.

To help you set up that function call, an interface walks you through the process.

You can use this feature to develop a simple spreadsheet reporting dashboard or perform parameter sweeps on your Flow analyses.

Large analysis projects can be difficult to manage. 

• The results of one worksheet might need to be used in another,
• there may be equations that are reused everywhere, 
• or you might need to split your project into small chunks that different people can work on separately

Well, now we’ve made that whole process easier! You can now treat Flow worksheets as “black box” functions that you can call from other Flow worksheets. You can even change parameter values, and return updated results

The AI Formula Assistant made its debut in Maple 2025 and it sparked a lot of interest (and some interesting conversations about the future of AI in math software). 

By popular demand, we've brought this feature into Flow. You can now look up an engineering formula with a simple natural language query,

That's enough of my personal highlights. If you want to know more, visit the What's New pages for a complete rundown and grab a trial.

If you haven’t tried Maple Flow yet, now is the right time to jump in. We have several time-limited launch offers to make the transition to Flow as frictionless as possible; these include offers for users who are

• deploying a small suite of licenses
• switching from other tools
• in large organizations that need a full implementation plan.

As ever, we can only keep Maple Flow on track if you let me know what you want - send all your feedback my way.

We are excited to announce that the Maple Conference will be held Novemeber 5-7, 2025!

Please join us at this free virtual event as it will be an excellent opportunity to meet other members of the Maple community, get the latest news about our products, and hear from the experts about the challenges and opportunities that our technology brings to teaching, learning, and research. More importantly, it's a chance for you to share the work you've been doing with Maple and Maple Learn. 

The Call for Participation is now open. We are inviting submissions of presentation proposals on a range of topics related to Maple, including Maple in education, algorithms and software, and applications. We also encourage submission of proposals related to Maple Learn. 

You can find more information about the themes of the conference and how to submit a presentation proposal at the Call for Participation page. Applications are due July 25, 2025.

After the conference, all accepted presenters and invited speakers will be invited to submit related content to the Maple Transactions journal for consideration.

Registration for attending the conference will open in July.  Watch for further announcements in the coming weeks.

We hope all of you in the Maple Primes community will join us for this event!

Kaska Kowalska
Contributed Program Co-Chair

Maple 2025.1

We have just released an update to Maple. Maple 2025.1 includes several enhancements to the new interface, as well as various small corrections throughout the product. As always, we recommend that all Maple 2025 users install this update.

In particular, please note that this update includes a fix to the problem where new documents were opening in a new window instead of a new tab.  Thanks for helping us, and other users, by letting us know!

This update is available through Tools>Check for Updates in Maple, and is also available from the Maple 2025.1 download page on web site, where you can also find more details.

MapleSim 2025

We are happy to announce that we just released MapleSim 2025. This release includes a new component library to support the modeling of motor drives and updates to several in-product apps that make it even easier to perform optimization and analysis.

See What’s New in MapleSim for details.

claude.ai can write and explain many facits in the feild of prime number theory. Look what was created.

https://claude.ai/public/artifacts/b5b0697c-01a2-4e42-843b-7ddecc63c568