Do patents work for AI labs? Skeptics weigh in on bio-data moats
kuza55 · x · 2026-10-08
In a debate on turning a small lead into a durable advantage, one side argues patents seem like a decent option, noting OpenAI and Anthropic have made major investments in bio data. kuza55 pushes back: it's easier said than done, the world always pushes back on durable advantage attempts, and patents are ultimately a societal construct.
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