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Who owns AI technology?

Ownership of AI technology is complex. While companies like Google develop and own specific AI tools, like the Video Remix feature, the underlying algorithms and research often build on publicly available science. This means many entities contribute to AI's advancement, but commercial products remain proprietary.

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Google Photos launches AI tool to turn videos into art

Questions this opens up

Who invented AI? Is AI open source? Can AI be copyrighted?

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