Rights & Ethics

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.