Can Artificial Intelligence Be Inventor?

Srishty Goyal, Amrish Chandra

ABSTRACT

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an extensive domain of computer science apprehensive of creating smart machines adept of carrying out tasks that normally need human intellect. Where a few decades ago, only humans used to read handwriting or play chess, now AI machines consistently do both of such jobs. AI is rapidly becoming a part of everyday lives. It is an important technology supporting day-to-day financial activities and social life. In recent eons, it has gained attention as a main for progress in developed nations such as the United States and Europe and developing nations such as India and China. At present, researchers are working toward much striving AI applications that will modernize the means in which we are currently communicating, enjoying, working, and studying. However, there are concerns regarding the AI nature and the challenges it may present as an inventor in the intellectual property world to humans in terms of morality and safety. The patentability of AI associated inventions, exclusivity concerns of inventorship and the absence of sufficient standards and regulations have left certain open-ended queries.

Key words: Artificial Intelligence, Types, Inventor

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