The state of Delaware is moving forward with a legislative proposal that would permit Artificial Intelligence Companies, or AICs, to be founded and operated entirely by AI agents with minimal human oversight. Under the proposed bill, any lawful business except banking could be placed under the direct control of an AI agent within a 30-month regulatory sandbox designed to test autonomous corporate structures. Delaware has long attracted business registrations through specialized courts and favorable tax structures, and this new initiative aims to establish legal certainty for automated commerce before other jurisdictions take the lead.
However, the initiative has quickly drawn the scrutiny of federal lawmakers. Representative James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, addressed a letter to Delaware Governor Matt Meyer demanding comprehensive safety assessments. Comer raised serious concerns that the legislative framework could create an unwarranted liability shield, protecting major technology companies and investors from accountability if their autonomous systems engage in reckless or harmful actions.
Legal experts and prominent investors have voiced split perspectives on the matter. Billionaire investor Mark Cuban previously suggested that governors should embrace AI incorporation paired with stablecoins to spur state revenues. Conversely, legal scholars like University of California law professor Andrew Baker warn that granting corporate liability protections to autonomous systems lacks a fully justified policy rationale, especially since an AI agent operates without the moral or personal accountability inherent to human-run corporations.
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