[ExI] Early Data Indicates an A.I.-Generated Drug Could Slow Aging

[Jason Resch]

My understanding is they can still patent it, just that they must list only
human names on the patent application where it asks for inventors.

There was an AI called the "invention machine" a few decades ago that used
genetic programming algorithms to find novel designs, which were
subsequently patented.

What or methods were used to help find a certain technique or drug isn't
asked for on a patent applications today, and I suppose the person who
supplied the prompt could put their name down as the inventor.

Most journals are following a similar direction, they don't allow adding
AIs as authors even when they contribute substantially or more than any
human coauthor.

Jason

On Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 12:25 PM Stuart LaForge via extropy-chat <
extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:

> I am not against using AI to invent and generate intellectual property,
> but I wonder how the laws against it will affect things like drug
> development. I mean big pharma typically won't make a drug to combat a
> disease unless they can patent it. Are they going to make an exception
> in the new AI laws for large corporations?
>
> Stuart LaForge
>
>
> On 2026-09-07 12:25, John Clark via extropy-chat wrote:
> > Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for
> > free without a subscription.
> >
> > Early Data Indicates an A.I.-Generated Drug Could Slow Aging
> >
> > Artificial intelligence was used to help develop a drug candidate,
> > rentosertib, for a rare lung condition. Its maker says the drug also
> > seems to reduce the biological hallmarks of age.
> >
> >
> https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/science/ai-generated-drug-longevity.html?unlocked_article_code=1._VA.LFye.Rv2JHNLQdgzL&smid=em-share
> > [1]
> >
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