Bill Hits Congress: AI Agents, No Employees

On May 29, 2026, Argentina's government dropped a new draft of its General Corporations Law in Congress. President Javier Milei said that organizations labeled as 'automated' could operate entirely through autonomous algorithms or AI agents—no human employees required. If these systems cause any harm, the company itself would be on the hook for damages.

Update: Human Accountability Added

After heated debate, lawmakers tweaked the approach. On August 19, Patricia Bullrich, head of the ruling bloc in the Senate, announced that every 'automated corporation' will now need a designated responsible person. The model now mixes the autonomy of algorithmic operations with both corporate and individual legal accountability.

What This Means

This initiative aims to recognize legal entities where AI agents handle the core business processes, but the company still has to cover any potential damages. Adding a responsible party clarifies who’s on the line if something goes wrong. The future of the bill now depends on how it fares in Parliament.