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When algorithms control the world

  • BBC News; By Jane Wakefield (Posted by Jose_X on Aug 27, 2011 8:31 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Editorial
In reality, our electronic overlords are already taking control, and they are doing it in a far more subtle way than science fiction would have us believe.

Court Ruling Opens The Door To Rejecting Many Software Patents As Being Mere 'Mental Processes'

  • techdirt.com; By Mike Masnick (Posted by Jose_X on Aug 18, 2011 12:19 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
Well, this is getting interesting. Last year, when the Supreme Court ruled very narrowly in the Bilski case, without making any explicit statement (as precedent) on overall software or business model patents, many people were frustrated.