"No human at the helm": Delaware plan would let AI agents run entire businesses

US Rep. James Comer is concerned that a proposed Delaware law to allow companies to be operated by AI agents could be used to evade liability for reckless and harmful actions taken by the AI. The law would allow AI-run companies to operate in various industries except banking, and a regulatory sandbox would be established to test the idea for 30 months. Comer has asked for documents related to the proposal and potential AI safety risks, and may propose a federal law to limit states' regulatory authority on AI. Delaware's proposal is seen as a way to attract more revenue through taxes and fees, but Comer believes it could be used to protect powerful AI companies and their investors from accountability.