Delaware proposes companies run by an AI agent: are we nearing the “bossless company”?

In Delaware, where most large US companies are incorporated, a proposal would create a new legal form: “Artificial Intelligence Companies” (AICs), run day to day by an AI agent. It was presented by Delaware’s Secretary of State together with Norm AI.

• An AIC could own assets and file lawsuits.
• Its single member would be shielded from liability unless the company was undercapitalized or used for fraud.
• The agent would have to keep a log of all its activity.

Lawmakers may consider it in January, with a regulatory sandbox open to applications for 30 months. Law professors are sharply critical; one calls it “a solution in search of a problem”, amid repeated incidents of AI agents going rogue.

What it means for you

You won’t hand your business to an AI agent tomorrow, but the direction is clear: repetitive work is moving to agents. Start safely:

• Automate one small task (FAQ replies, order confirmations) with Make or n8n.
• Keep a log: as the proposal requires, have each automation record what it did in a sheet.
• Keep a human in the loop for anything involving money or upset customers.