POLITICO Tech Google’s query: How many inventors use AI?
Dec 12, 2024
Laura Sheridan, Google's Head of Patent Policy, dives into AI's evolving role in innovation and patent law. She discusses the surprising statistic that 17% of current inventions benefit from generative AI. Sheridan clarifies Google's position that AI cannot be labeled as an inventor, exploring the implications for patentability with human contributions. The conversation also touches on the urgent need for clearer patent guidelines as AI technologies continue to reshape the landscape of intellectual property.
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AI in Invention at Google
- Google added a question to their invention submission form to track AI usage.
- Roughly 17% of invention submissions reported using generative AI in the development process.
AI-Driven Chip Design
- Laura Sheridan gave an example of using AI in chip design.
- This specific model, called Alpha Chip, uses parameters to develop chips and demonstrate AI's utility in the innovation process.
AI: Tool, Not Inventor
- Google's stance remains that AI is a tool, not an inventor.
- While helpful in innovation, AI doesn't produce complete inventions; it outputs information used by inventors.