Inside the Seismic Legal Fight That Just Rewrote the Rules for AI
Tech Talks27 Feb

Inside the Seismic Legal Fight That Just Rewrote the Rules for AI

Not every decision that shapes the future of technology happens in a coding sprint. Some unfold slowly, over years and years, and end up in the highest court.

Today, we’re looking at a landmark moment for UK innovation. When Emotional Perception AI was told they couldn't patent their artificial neural network, it wasn't just a setback for one company, it threatened to stifle investment and value across the entire tech sector. Our guest, patent attorney Bruce Dearling, architected the arguments that took this fight all the way to the Supreme Court.

We unpack the human resilience behind this legal battle, the friction between government policy and real-world startup funding, and why dragging 50-year-old legislation into the 21st century might be the ultimate key to unlocking the UK’s tech economy.

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