This US state wants to let AI set up and run an entire business — with only a single human needed
US Congress is pushing back on the state of Delaware’s new legislation that allows placing AIs in charge of companies.
Delaware, a U.S. state known for its business-friendly regulations, is considering allowing Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents to run entire businesses with minimal human involvement. However, lawmakers are expressing concerns over the potential lack of accountability.
Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, has written to Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, expressing worries about the proposal. Comer believes the AI-run businesses could be used to shield powerful AI companies and their investors from responsibility for any harmful actions.
Delaware's draft legislation outlines a 30-month regulatory sandbox period for testing the AI-run businesses. During this time, the AI would make all business decisions, with the option for the AI to take legal action if necessary. The company could still be sued and face legal consequences, similar to any other business.
Supporters of the AI-run businesses include Mark Cuban, a billionaire investor, who previously suggested that states should allow businesses to be incorporated using AI agents and stablecoins. Legal experts, such as Andrew Baker, a professor at the University of California, believe that the bill could provide legal certainty for Delaware-registered businesses utilizing agentic AI, but worry that it may result in an overly generous liability shield.
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