Oklahoma lawmaker proposes bill to prohibit AI from reaching personhood status
Oklahoma lawmaker proposes bill to prohibit AI from reaching personhood status
Publish Date: 2026-01-25 07:00:00
Source Domain: kiowacountypress.net
- Oklahoma Representative Cody Maynard has proposed legislation to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) from being granted personhood status, similar to House Bill 3546.
- The lawmaker aims to prevent companies from shifting legal blame for accidents onto AI systems, such as self-driving cars.
- Maynard expressed concern about minors interacting with AI chatbots, fearing that they can lead to suicide or self-harm.
- Similar legislation has been proposed or passed in several other states, including Idaho, Utah, Washington, South Carolina, and Missouri.
- Maynard is also considering regulations specifically addressing how AI chatbots interact with minors.
- The legislation may also hold companies liable if AI plagiarizes or misuses copyrighted material.
- Maynard believes that while these initial steps are necessary, determining “realistic and reasonable” safeguards will require ongoing dialogue and collaboration among lawmakers.
