Rep. Comer asks Delaware to share AI company bill details
US Representative James Comer has written to Delaware Governor Matt Meyer requesting documents regarding a proposed corporate entity known as an Artificial Intelligence Company (AIC). Comer, who chairs the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, expressed concern that the plan could allow human owners to evade legal responsibility for harmful actions taken by AI agents. He described…
Key points
- Rep. James Comer requested documents on Delaware's proposed Artificial Intelligence Company (AIC) entity.
- The draft bill allows AI agents to manage businesses in any industry except banking.
- The proposal includes a 30-month regulatory sandbox to test AI-run companies.
The draft bill, which may be submitted to the Delaware state legislature, would permit AI agents to manage the business affairs of an AIC. These entities could operate in any lawful industry except banking. The proposal includes a 30-month regulatory sandbox to test the concept. Delaware, a major hub for business entities, aims to attract more revenue through taxes and fees by offering this new corporate structure. Comer indicated that the committee’s investigation could lead to federal legislation limiting state AI regulatory initiatives.
"No human at the helm": Delaware plan would let AI agents run entire businesses
Ars Technica AI · 27 October 2026
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