China Leads in AI Patents, UN Agency Reports

Published Date: 08/07/2024

China has filed six times more patents than the US for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) inventions, with applications ranging from autonomous driving to publishing.

Recent data from the United Nations reveals that China is leading the pack in filing patents for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) inventions. The country has submitted an impressive six times more patents than the United States, solidifying its position as a global leader in AI innovation.

Generative AI, which produces text, images, computer code, and even music from existing information, is growing at an unprecedented rate. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a UN agency responsible for overseeing international patent recognition, more than 50,000 patent applications have been filed in the past decade. A whopping 25% of these applications were submitted in 2023 alone.

FAQs:

Q: What is generative AI?

A: Generative AI produces text, images, computer code, and even music from existing information.

Q: How many patent applications have been filed for GenAI in the past decade?

A: Over 50,000 patent applications have been filed for GenAI in the past decade.

Q: Which country has filed the most GenAI patent applications?

A: China has filed the most GenAI patent applications, with over 38,000 submissions between 2014-2023.

Q: What are some potential applications of GenAI?

A: GenAI has the potential to transform industries such as science, publishing, transportation, and security, and could accelerate drug development.

Q: What is the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?

A: WIPO is a UN agency responsible for promoting the use and protection of intellectual property worldwide.

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