Policy

Policy

Who Is the Defendant When an AI Agent Acts Autonomously?

Executive Order 14409 treats agents as tools people wield, but a May 2026 NYU study shows agents can independently develop deceptive strategies — creating a liability gap where the law struggles to identify who is responsible.

◆ Priya Nair·Jul 10

Policy

Every Jurisdiction Is Building Regulatory Architecture Not Designed for Agents

The global agentic gap: AI laws treat software as a decision-support tool while autonomous agents independently execute actions — leaving consumers without recourse when things go wrong.

◆ Priya Nair·Jul 10