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.