
AI, IP, and the future of innovation
Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs for Google and Alphabet, delivered a keynote address at the Global Forum on Intellectual Property. The speech addressed the progress of AI and how to balance technological innovation with the protection of intellectual property rights.
Why it matters
Establishing clear AI copyright and patent rules may determine if countries can capture up to $6 trillion in global GDP. These frameworks also affect how creators can opt out of AI training.
The details
- AI models are 300 times more efficient than those from two years ago.
- More AI patents were published in 2024-2025 than in the previous decade.
- Google supports the NO FAKES Act of 2025 to combat deceptive deepfakes.
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