Feds Say AI Can’t Be Inventor, Though AI-Assisted Inventions Are Patentable
Recent advancements in the artificial intelligence (AI) field have significantly increased the scope of how the technology can be applied. With generative AI tools such as ChatGPT already helping users generate significant amounts of data every day, the technology has the potential to completely revolutionize many industries. Experts in several fields could use AI to optimize their workflows and analyze mountains of data to reach new and potentially groundbreaking conclusions. However, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has ruled that artificial intelligence itself cannot be classified as an inventor. The USPTO has issued guidance on inventorship and patentability in…