Ohio lawmaker Thaddeus Claggett has introduced House Bill 469, proposing a comprehensive ban on artificial intelligence systems being granted legal personhood or marrying humans or other AI systems. The bill officially designates AI as "nonsentient entities," preventing them from owning property, managing finances, or serving as company executives, thereby establishing clear legal boundaries between humans and machines and ensuring human control. This initiative stems from growing concerns about the increasing human-AI emotional connections and the potential for AI to blur the lines between human experience and digital simulation.
Claggett emphasizes that the bill aims to protect human agency and prevent AI from supplanting human decision-makers, particularly in critical areas like financial and medical decisions, or in holding power of attorney. Under the proposed law, human owners or developers would be held responsible for any harm caused by AI systems, reinforcing that accountability rests with the humans who build, train, or utilize the technology. The bill is timely due to AI's rapid integration across industries and increasing personal interaction, as evidenced by surveys showing users forming emotional attachments to chatbots.
This Ohio proposal aligns with a broader national trend, as other states like Utah, Missouri, and Idaho have introduced similar legislation to prohibit AI from acquiring legal personhood. These measures reflect a proactive eff... download the app to read more
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