What is Thaler's end game? What is the point of these suits?
If the AI is given the patent would it automatically assign it to Thaler? If so, isn't the AI just a tool as it has no autonomy in the matter. If not, can the AI enforce its rights via lawsuit, or enter into a contract to sell those rights? What longer term implications would this have if AI could enter into contracts or bring suit, could it bring suit under laws like the Texas abortion law?
It mostly strikes me as a way for Thaler to stroke his own ego, which seems like a waste of USPTO and court resources.
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What is Thaler's end game? What is the point of these suits?
If the AI is given the patent would it automatically assign it to Thaler? If so, isn't the AI just a tool as it has no autonomy in the matter. If not, can the AI enforce its rights via lawsuit, or enter into a contract to sell those rights? What longer term implications would this have if AI could enter into contracts or bring suit, could it bring suit under laws like the Texas abortion law?
It mostly strikes me as a way for Thaler to stroke his own ego, which seems like a waste of USPTO and court resources.
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