Comer says Delaware AI-company plan could shield owners from liability
Original title: "No human at the helm": Delaware plan would let AI agents run entire businesses
A draft bill would let an AI agent run a company in a 30-month sandbox, except for banking.
US Rep. James Comer told Delaware Governor Matt Meyer that a proposed Artificial Intelligence Company could let human owners avoid responsibility for harmful AI actions. A draft bill would let an AI agent manage the business, with the funding member shielded except for fraud, willful violations, or known activity outside the company's purpose. Meyer's office said it is reviewing the letter.
Unconfirmed: The bill is a draft that may be submitted; Delaware said it is still reviewing Comer's letter.
- The proposed regulatory sandbox would last 30 months.
- Banking is excluded; other lawful purposes would be allowed.
- About two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware.
- Comer requested proposal documents and raised possible federal limits on state AI rules.
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Owners of AI-run firms would evade liability for "reckless" AI, US Rep. Comer says.
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