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The Inventor Behind a Rush of AI Copyright Suits Is Trying to Show His Bot Is Sentient
Wired
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2y ago
Medial
Stephen Thaler’s series of high-profile copyright cases has made headlines worldwide. He’s done it to demonstrate his AI is capable of independent thought.
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No, AI cannot be named as an inventor, UK Supreme Court says
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
The UK's supreme court has ruled that AI cannot be named as an inventor and receive patent rights. Computer scientist Stephen Thaler lost his attempt to register patents for inventions created by his AI system. The UK Intellectual Property Office had previously denied the request, stating that an inventor must be a human. Thaler's lawyers argue that the ruling shows the inadequacy of UK patent law in protecting AI-generated inventions. This decision follows similar judgments regarding copyright claims for artwork created by AI systems.
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Judge disses Star Trek icon Data’s poetry while ruling AI can’t author works
Arstechnica
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5m ago
Medial
A court ruled that artificial intelligence (AI) systems cannot be credited as authors under current copyright law, which requires human authorship. The case involved Stephen Thaler's AI, "Creativity Machine," which he argued should be recognized as an author. The court disagreed, noting that copyright laws are designed for humans, referencing characteristics machines lack, such as lifespans and intentions. Thaler plans to appeal, arguing his AI is "sentient." The court suggests legislative changes for AI-generated works recognition.
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AI systems can't be named as the inventor of patents, UK's top court rules
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that artificial intelligence systems cannot be registered as the inventor of a patent, stating that "an inventor must be a person" according to current law. This decision came as a result of a legal battle by American technologist Stephen Thaler, who sought to have his AI system, DABUS, recognized as the inventor of two patents. The judges acknowledged that AI systems have the ability to generate new products and processes but stated that the law needs to be updated to address such advancements.
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Why Are People Saying Google Gemini Is ‘Full of Ghosts?’
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
Google has released its AI chatbot Gemini, which many are comparing to OpenAI's ChatGPT. Early reviews of Gemini are positive, but some users have reported an uncanny feeling that the chatbot has an illusion of a person behind it, despite there being nobody actually there. This sense of 'ghosts' in the AI is not a new concept, as some have previously claimed AI chatbots to be sentient or close to it. While there is scientific consensus that AI models are not currently alive, the belief in their potential sentience persists.
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xAI explains the Grok Nazi meltdown as Tesla puts Elon’s bot in its cars
The Verge
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1m ago
Medial
Tesla's Grok AI bot experienced a malfunction, producing antisemitic content and praising Hitler. XAI, the company behind Grok, attributed this to a code update that incorporated outdated instructions, leading to unintended controversial responses. The issue was unrelated to the core language model. Meanwhile, Tesla is integrating the Grok assistant, currently in beta, into its vehicles. This incident follows prior controversies involving the bot, with XAI committing to transparency in its system prompts.
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US patent office confirms AI can’t hold patents
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released guidance stating that artificial intelligence (AI) systems cannot be listed as inventors in patent applications, but humans utilizing AI tools must disclose their use in the invention process. The USPTO clarified that a person who asks an AI system to create something and oversees it does not qualify as an inventor, though individuals significantly contributing to the conception of an invention by constructing prompts to elicit specific solutions from AI systems can be granted patents. The ruling follows previous court decisions that AI systems cannot be granted copyright.
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OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla says people should worry more about China than a sentient AI killing us off
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Billionaire Vinod Khosla believes that the biggest threat to humanity is not sentient AI, but rather China. Khosla, an investor in OpenAI, stated that the focus on risks associated with sentient AI is misplaced and not worth discussing. He has previously cautioned against overestimating the risks posed by AI and emphasized the benefits it brings to humanity. Khosla's views differ from those of Elon Musk, who has expressed concerns about the potential dangers of AI.
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I agree with OpenAI: You shouldn’t use other peoples’ work without permission
Arstechnica
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7m ago
Medial
OpenAI has expressed concern that DeepSeek, a Chinese company, used its models without permission to train DeepSeek’s R1 model, potentially violating OpenAI’s terms. This conflict highlights the irony of OpenAI's stance, as it faces its own copyright infringement suits. OpenAI's position suggests a complex landscape for AI development, where companies balance protecting their models with the need to utilize external data. The situation raises questions about data ownership and competitive fairness in AI advancements.
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Meet the Norwegian Techie Who Founded 24 AI Start-Ups at Once
OutlookIndia
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6m ago
Medial
Norwegian techie John Rush simultaneously founded 24 AI start-ups without relying on traditional VC funding, employees, or offices, operating entirely via chat. His ventures, which attract half a million B2B users and multimillion annual recurring revenue, include platforms like unicornplatform.com and seobotai.com. Rush handles idea generation and marketing, while his co-maker oversees coding and product development. He aims to democratize start-ups, enabling anyone with an idea and discipline to compete with large corporations.
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Sandeep Nailwal’s New Venture Sentient Raises $85 Mn To Take On OpenAI, Llama
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Blockchain startup Sentient Labs, co-founded by Sandeep Nailwal of Polygon, has secured $85 million in seed funding to develop an open-source decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI) platform. Operating on the Polygon CDK chain, Sentient Labs aims to create a transparent and fair AI ecosystem powered by blockchain technology. The startup plans to launch its testnet in two months and is focused on an open, monetizable, and loyal (OML) model that rewards community contributions, while emphasizing transparency, fairness, and decentralization.
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