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Capitalizing untethered AI agents

Technology
United States
Gestart August 19, 2026

That is my latest piece of writing, co-authored with Sonia Farrell Pearson of Harvard. Here is the opening premise: As early as 2017, the European Parliament floated “electronic personhood” for robots. More recently, a handful of U.S. states introduced legislation explicitly barring AI from legal personhood; and early this summer, President Milei of Argentina proposed letting AI agents own, manage, and bear responsibility […] The post Capitalizing untethered AI agents appeared first on Margin...

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The regulation of AI agents should prioritize their ethical deployment rather than their legal status.

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AI agents should be held liable under existing laws to prevent potential exploitation and harm.

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Legislation granting rights to AI agents risks prioritizing profit over ethical considerations.

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Allowing AI agents to own property could lead to complex legal battles and unclear ownership rights.

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AI agents should be allowed to own property to incentivize their development and management.

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Public deliberation on AI agents should involve diverse stakeholders to represent various interests and values.

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Society must establish clear guidelines on the responsibilities of AI agents to protect human interests.

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AI agents should be granted legal personhood to ensure accountability for their actions.

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AI agents should not be treated as legal entities as they lack consciousness and moral agency.

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