In a significant development, the UK Supreme Court made a ruling barring AI from obtaining patents, underscoring that machines, including robots, cannot be recognised as inventors. This pivotal decision materialised in response to Stephen Thaler’s request to designate his AI creation, DABUS, as an inventor. Both the UK and the US rejected this plea. Thaler sought to register DABUS as the inventor of a food container and a flashing light in 2019, but the UK Intellectual Property Office rejected the application, citing the legal constraint that only humans or companies qualify as inventors.
The judge clarified that the absence of a legal provision explicitly designating machines as creators was pivotal to the decision. The UK Intellectual Property Office acknowledged the significance of Thaler’s case, recognising the need to address crucial questions surrounding the legal treatment of creations generated by AI. This issue is also under consideration in the US, where policymakers are deliberating on whether products generated by machines should be entitled to legal protection.
As an individual with an insatiable curiosity for life, my interests span across diverse domains. When I'm not immersed in my professional pursuits, you'll find me venturing into the great outdoors, embarking on treks that allow me to embrace the natural beauty of our land. Equally captivating is my passion for discovering the nuanced flavors of wine from every corner of India.
Join me on this journey of exploration, where I blend the worlds of media, psychology, and criminology into a mosaic of perspectives. Through my words, I aspire to share my insights, experiences, and the myriad of stories that have colored my path.
- Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Is Likely To Generate ₹2,000,000,000,000 - January 13, 2025
- Bournvita Loses Health Drink Tag: Here’s Why - April 16, 2024
- Vodafone Idea’s Upcoming Fundraising: Aiming to Collect ₹18,000-20,000 Crore - April 11, 2024
