The waiver "underscores Google's commitment to DeepMind, with little indication the [AI] startup is likely to turn a profit any time soon."
The company said the move is part of its hybrid cloud and AI push.
The AI race is inextricably linked with immigration policies and government investment, MIT researchers say.
Companies are coming to grips with the notion that they can't deploy artificial intelligence at scale as quickly as they had expected, research suggests.
Seventy percent of what finance does today can be automated, and "some jobs are just going to go away," says intelligent automation expert Lee Coulter.
"The conventional IT stack wasn’t built for today’s world of analytics, sensors, mobile computing, AI, the internet of things, and billions of devices."
Companies are gaining confidence that their use of artificial intelligence is starting to pay off: KPMG study.
AI, machine learning, and other new technology must replace subjective rules of thumb and one-size-fits-all programs for business transformation to succeed.
Artificial intelligence can't do the job of a leader, but it can help leaders do their jobs better.
While just one in six companies say they get high value from AI, a majority say they will within two years. But first, there are barriers to overcome.
Intelligent automation boosts both day-to-day finance functions and the quality of finance's strategic insight, says Willis Towers Watson's Michael Burwell.
Heading into the new year, technology is starting to wipe out lower-level number crunchers in favor of mid-level team members focused on strategy.
