Yes, algorithm software can be copyrighted. Copyright protection extends to the expression of ideas in a tangible form, including software code. This means that the specific code written for an algorithm can be protected under copyright law, preventing others from copying or distributing the code without permission.
For example, if a programmer writes a unique sorting algorithm and implements it in a software program, that specific implementation can be copyrighted. This does not protect the underlying idea of the sorting algorithm itself but rather the specific way the programmer has expressed that idea in code.
In the context of cloud computing, if you develop algorithm software and wish to deploy it on a cloud platform, you can still maintain your copyright. Platforms like Tencent Cloud offer services that allow you to host and run your copyrighted software securely, while also providing tools for managing and protecting your intellectual property.