Discussing a topic does not mean someone is going after someone.

It seems like many researchers would feel the same way.

Well that is what I used to think as well about AI research. But the question is will that trend continue or change like in other fields. (https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/18/apple-paid-5-billion-to-6-billion-to-settle-with-qualcomm-ubs.html)

Well that depends on whether OpenAI can prove Google is deriving commerical value from OpenAI's patented research. On the other hand for OpenAI, I can see a clear case of using idea from other labs (Google -- Attention is all you need)

But just to clarify, I am not on one side or either. Definitely a bit sad for AI research going forward. But would be interested in knowing how the landscape changes.

maybe but what about this? https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/18/apple-paid-5-billion-to-6-billion-to-settle-with-qualcomm-ubs.html

What do you say so? For Google its probably peanuts in terms of cost. And there is a clear case for them to make that transfomers originated with them.

Not saying Google is better or OpenAI is better. But could they now be engaging in patent battles as it seems like now there is significant comercial interest at stake? And also OpenAI not releasing any details means for AI research going forward.