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US says AI models can’t hold patents
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued guidance clarifying that AI systems cannot be named as inventors on patents. The USPTO states that only natural persons who make significant contributions to the invention can be listed as inventors. The guidance follows similar rulings by US courts regarding copyright ownership by AI models. While the use of AI in the creative process is allowed, significant human input is required for an invention to be patentable. The USPTO is currently seeking public comment on the guidelines.
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China is building the future of AI, not Silicon Valley, says Alibaba Cloud founder - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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9d ago
Medial
Wang Jian, Alibaba Cloud founder, emphasized that China, not Silicon Valley, is leading AI development due to innovative foundational models like Qwen and DeepSeek. He highlighted the need for the right talent over expensive hires and criticized the talent poaching culture in Silicon Valley. Wang advocated for focusing on innovation rather than patents and underscored China's role as a testbed for new technologies, positioning it advantageously in AI advancement.
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101 of India’s 117 Unicorns Have Zero Patents; Ola Electric Holds The Highest Number
OutlookIndia
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3m ago
Medial
India's startup ecosystem, the world's third-largest with 117 unicorns, reveals a striking trend: 101 hold no patents. Collectively, these unicorns own just 229 patents, with Ola Electric and Ather Energy holding 63% of them. Ola Electric leads with 99 patents, with plans to invest significantly in research and development. Challenges include the slow Indian patent system and unclear software patent regulations, sparking debate about the need for innovation over merely building valuations.
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Why India is so far behind in the tussle for AI supremacy
Livemint
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1m ago
Medial
India faces significant challenges in achieving AI innovation and research parity with the US and China. Despite a surge in AI-focused startups, the country lags in patents and groundbreaking research, with only 5% of the patents filed by China. This shortfall is attributed to limited foundational engineering, research, and development (ER&D) investment. Consequently, India’s AI endeavors are often secondary innovations, lacking the global economic influence of primary, patentable technologies.
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Ola Group holds more than half of patents granted to 117 unicorns
Economic Times
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3m ago
Medial
Ola Group, encompassing ride-hailing, electric vehicles, and AI, holds over 50% of all patents filed by India's 117 unicorns, despite many unicorns having zero patents. With over 650 applications and 180 granted, Ola Electric leads in filings, particularly in EV innovations. Ola's R&D spending reached 19.3% of its revenue, indicating a commitment to technology creation over mere market capture. Globally, Ola’s patents extend to the US, UK, Japan, China, and Australia.
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India leads the world in AI’s skill penetration; lags on investments
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
India stands out in terms of AI skill penetration and AI hiring rate, ranking first and top four globally, respectively. The country has experienced the fastest growth rate for AI talent, albeit starting from a low concentration. In terms of GitHub AI projects, India is second only to the US. However, it lags behind in AI patents, accounting for a mere 0.2% from 2010 to 2022. Private investments in AI also pale in comparison to the US, with only $9 billion invested between 2013 and 2023. Similarly, the number of newly-funded AI companies is significantly lower in India compared to the US.
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Apple plans to drop blood oxygen feature on smartwatches to get around import ban
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Apple is reportedly planning to remove the blood oxygen functionality from its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models to bypass the import ban if its appeal is unsuccessful. The import ban was imposed due to a patent dispute between Apple and medical device maker Masimo regarding blood oxygen monitoring technology. Masimo claims that certain Apple Watch models infringe on its patents. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is expected to rule on Apple's motion for a stay on the ban soon.
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Tencent says has Nvidia AI chip stockpile but seeking to buy domestic
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Chinese technology giant Tencent Holdings is facing the impact of broadened US restrictions on high-end chip sales to China. Tencent has a stockpile of AI chips from US maker Nvidia, with enough chips to continue developing AI models for the near future. However, the new rules will affect Tencent's cloud services where they sell computing power to clients. The company will now have to seek domestically produced alternatives to overcome the chip ban and find ways to make their AI chip usage more efficient.
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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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US eyes curbs on China's access to AI software behind apps like ChatGPT
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Biden administration is reportedly considering placing restrictions on the export of advanced AI models, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google DeepMind, in an effort to protect US AI from China. The Commerce Department may use a threshold based on the computing power required to train a model to determine which AI models would be subject to export restrictions. The US government is concerned that adversaries could use AI models to launch cyber attacks or create bioweapons. However, implementing export controls on AI models will be challenging, as many are open-source and defining the criteria for control will be difficult.
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Nvidia CEO says will balance compliance and tech advances under Trump
Economic Times
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8m ago
Medial
Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, has stated that the company will prioritize both legal compliance and technological advancements under the new Trump administration. Despite potential US-China tensions, Huang remains confident in the global advancement of artificial intelligence. The Biden administration has already imposed restrictions on Nvidia's AI chip sales to China. Huang emphasizes the importance of open science and research in AI, praising China's contributions to AI technology. Nvidia's technology is in high demand globally, as tech giants invest heavily in their AI models and computing capabilities. The company recently surpassed Apple to become the world's highest valued company.
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