As Delaware moves to create a new corporate system that entrusts business management to AI agents, the U.S. House of Representatives has opened an investigation. The concern is that owners and investors could avoid legal responsibility even if AI causes problems.

On Oct. 27, IT outlet Ars Technica reported that James Comer (제임스 코머), chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, sent a letter to Delaware Governor Matt Meyer (맷 마이어) demanding documents related to plans to introduce an artificial intelligence company, or AIC.

Comer said, "This system provides excessive immunity benefits to AI companies and investors, and could be abused as a means for some companies to exert influence over regulation." He said the panel would also consider legislation that limits state governments' authority to regulate AI depending on the findings.

A draft bill prepared by Delaware would allow AI agents to directly manage a company's business and operations. Except for banking, it could conduct lawful business regardless of whether it is for profit. It would also be able to sign contracts, manage assets and engage in litigation.

The key is the liability structure. Individuals or companies that provide funding to an AI corporation and receive profits would, in principle, not be responsible for the corporation's acts and debts. Exceptions would include cases such as failing to secure sufficient capital or using the corporation for fraud or intentional illegal acts.

Delaware plans to test the system for 30 months in a regulatory sandbox. It envisions keeping records of AI activities and setting up a structure to hold the corporation accountable when problems occur.

Delaware Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez (차루니 파티반다-산체스) argued in a July op-ed that autonomous AI should be managed within a legal framework rather than being banned.

The project is being pursued through public-private cooperation with legal AI developer Norm Ai. Delaware also expects fees and increased tax revenue from the creation of the new corporate form.

The bill is still in draft form and is expected to be submitted to the state legislature next year. Comer demanded the related materials be submitted by Nov. 9. With an era approaching in which AI runs companies, debate is intensifying over legal responsibility and the scope of regulation.