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Argentina submits bill to create AI-run "non-human corporations" under Milei

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Argentina's President Javier Milei has submitted legislation to Congress that would create a new legal category: the "non-human corporation." The bill would amend the General Companies Law to permit businesses owned and operated entirely by artificial intelligence agents, with no requirement for human involvement. These AI-run entities would receive legal personhood and limited liability, enabling them to execute contracts, make independent decisions, and manage operations without human executives, boards, or employees. Deregulation Minister Feder Sturegger co-authored an op-ed with Milei in the Financial Times arguing that human shareholders would be optional rather than mandatory—a departure from corporate governance requirements that have existed globally for centuries.

The proposal is one component of Argentina's broader technology investment strategy, which includes reduced corporate tax rates and incentives for AI data centers. The legislation remains under consideration in Congress and has not yet been enacted. The extent to which the bill addresses liability, dispute resolution, and enforcement mechanisms is unclear.

For attorneys advising clients on corporate structure, AI governance, or regulatory exposure, this development warrants close attention. If enacted, the legislation could establish a precedent for AI-operated entities in other jurisdictions and create novel questions about contractual liability, fiduciary duty, and regulatory oversight. The proposal has already drawn criticism from figures including historian Yuval Noah Harari, who warns that granting AI legal personhood could provide artificial intelligence unrestricted access to financial and economic systems. Practitioners should monitor the bill's progress through Congress and any amendments that address accountability and control mechanisms.

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