Kentucky Proposes No Legal Personhood or Criminal Immunity for Artificial Intelligence
A Kentucky lawmaker has introduced a bill stating that artificial intelligence systems cannot be considered human and cannot be used as a shield to escape crimes.
Kentucky State Representative Adrielle Camuel has initiated preparations for a bill clarifying that artificial intelligence systems cannot be considered human or a person under state law, and that individuals cannot use AI to evade criminal responsibility.
Main objective and scope of the bill
Kentucky State Representative Adrielle Camuel has requested a bill filing for the 2027 Regular Session. This proposal dictates that artificial intelligence systems, algorithms, and machines shall not be legally considered human or a person.
Through the proposed bill, individuals will not be able to escape criminal responsibility by claiming that illegal actions were carried out by an artificial intelligence system.
Federal gridlock and the role of states
Democratic lawmaker Camuel stated that federal lawmakers in Washington have stalled progress on artificial intelligence regulations, emphasizing that states must take responsibility on this issue.
Recalling that industry leaders have called for stronger security measures, Camuel noted that they are following the example of similar steps taken by the state of Tennessee.
Increase in AI-related crimes
According to data from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, over 22,000 complaints involving artificial intelligence were recorded in 2025, leading to significant financial losses.