Tech industry stuck over patent problems with AI algorithms

The question of whether AI-generated outputs can be patented is impacting how technology companies can protect their intellectual property. Some of the most hyped up AI technologies are systems that can produce surprisingly creative outputs. Uncanny poems, short stories, and striking digital art have all been generated by machines. The human effort required to initiate these processes are often trivial: a few clicks or typing a text description can guide the machine towards producing something useful. Similar generative AI models are also being applied in scientific and technological applications.