Person
Legal personhood, explicitly excluding AI systems under state law.
Definitions (3)
A natural person or any entity recognized as having legal personhood under the laws of the state, explicitly excluding any AI system. This definition forms the basis for declaring AI non-sentient and preventing AI from being granted legal personhood, rights, or capacities such as owning property or serving in corporate roles.
Defined as a natural person or any entity recognized as having legal personhood under the laws of the state, explicitly excluding an AI system for all purposes under Ohio law. This distinction is critical for maintaining human oversight and accountability.
As defined in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 1-3-105(a), a 'person' includes a corporation, firm, company, or association. However, this definition now explicitly excludes artificial intelligence, computer algorithms, software programs, computer hardware, or any type of machine. This clarification ensures that legal rights and responsibilities remain with human or organizational entities.
Related Terms
Legal Personhood
The status of an entity capable of holding legal rights and duties....
Legal personhood (for AI)
Status conferring legal rights or duties to an AI system....
Nonsentient
Lacking consciousness, self-awareness, or feelings....
Nonsentient artificial intelligence system
An AI system legally declared to lack sentience....
Person affected
Individual impacted by AI system outputs....