Summary: Google is going to court to defend itself against allegations of patent infringement brought by Singular Computing. Singular Computing, founded by computer scientist Joseph Bates, claims that Google has copied its technology to power artificial intelligence (AI) features in various services such as Google Search, Gmail, and Google Translate. Singular Computing is seeking up to $7 billion in monetary damages, which would be the largest-ever patent infringement award in US history.
Singular Computing filed the lawsuit in 2019, stating that Bates had shared his computer-processing innovations with Google between 2010 and 2014. The claim argues that Google’s Tensor processing units, which include enhanced AI capabilities, infringe on Bates’ patented technology. These units utilize an improved architecture discovered by Bates, offering greater processing power and revolutionizing AI training and inference.
Google, on the other hand, refutes the claims, stating that their processors operate differently from Singular’s patented technology. Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda dismissed the validity of Singular’s patents and expressed confidence in setting the record straight during the trial.
In addition to this trial, the US appeals court in Washington will also hear arguments regarding the potential invalidation of Singular’s patents. The verification process will be conducted by the US Patent and Trademark Office following an appeal made by Google. This trial is expected to last several weeks, allowing both parties to present their arguments and evidence.
As the trial unfolds, it remains to be seen how the court will examine the alleged infringement and determine if Google has indeed violated Singular Computing’s patents. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for both Google and the field of AI technology.
The source of the article is from the blog macnifico.pt