A bill introduced by Ohio Representative Thaddeus Claggett aims to legally define all artificial intelligence (AI) systems as 'nonsentient entities.' This legislative approach seeks to address important issues surrounding liability and legal clarity as AI systems gain autonomy. However, the bill's blanket classification of AI as nonsentient, without provisions for future reassessment, may hinder the evolution of our understanding of these technologies as new evidence emerges. Historical precedents, such as the French Academy of Sciences' erroneous declaration regarding the nature of falling rocks, illustrate the risks of rigid definitions in the face of advancing knowledge.
