In the natural sciences, computational methods have become a central part of the research process. In disciplines as diverse as physics, cosmology, chemistry, and pharmacy, computer-based modeling drives scientific progress and has become a standard tool for scientific research (Morrison 2015)....

Generative AI is set to become a critical technology for our modern economies. If we are currently experiencing a strong, dynamic competition between the underlying foundation models, legal institutions have an important role to play in ensuring that the spring of foundation models does not turn...