AI can't be listed as inventor on patent applications, Japan's top court rules

	AI can't be listed as inventor on patent applications, Japan's top court rules(japannews.yomiuri.co.jp)
	377 points by mushstory 22 hours ago \| 198 comments
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	HN Discussion: ↑Patents themselves don't demonstrably boost innovation, so restricting them is welcome ↑AI lacks accountability so should not own patents or benefits ~Ruling is inadequate since humans can just list themselves as inventors of AI-generated work ↑Obvious/common-sense ruling consistent with other jurisdictions like the US ↓Denying AI inventorship raises concerns about future AI personhood and rights