Should AI Systems Be Named as Inventors Under Patent Law?

AI is no longer just a tool. It is generating inventions from drug discovery to artistic designs. But U.S. patent law requires "significant human contribution," and AI cannot be named as an inventor yet. This seems straightforward now, with humans still in the loop for most (if not all) key insights.

But as AI becomes more autonomous, should AI be recognized as an inventor under patent law for public policy reasons? What could this mean for future innovation and IP ownership?

The Critical Question Facing Patent Law

As AI's ability to autonomously generate inventions grows, should AI systems be named as inventors under patent law?

• Yes, any inventive contribution
• No, humans only
• Only if fully autonomous
• Unsure / no opinion

See results of the poll here.