Delaware's plan to allow AI agents to run companies faces congressional probe
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The U.S. state of Delaware proposed creating an "Artificial Intelligence Company (AIC)" that would allow AI agents to operate companies. The proposal has drawn controversy, with critics arguing it could let AI companies' backers evade legal liability when AI causes harm. On October 28, 2026, U.S. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer sent a letter to Delaware Governor Matt Meyer requesting documents related to the AIC proposal. Comer is also concerned the proposal could be used to push federal legislation limiting states' authority to regulate AI. The congressional investigation is still in the early document-request stage, and Delaware has not responded in reported coverage; the situation is still developing.
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US House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer sent a letter to Delaware Governor Matt Meyer requesting documents related to the state's proposal for an Artificial Intelligence Company (AIC), arguing the proposal would let AI company investors evade legal liability for AI-caused harm and could push federal legislation to limit state AI regulation.
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