Why can't an AI bot be sued directly in court today?

The agentic economy

Chapter 1

The rise of autonomous wallets

Chapter 2

When bots buy from bots

Chapter 3

AI agents in the wild

Chapter 4

The rules of autonomous money

YOUR GOAL

Master of The agentic economy

Ch 4 · The rules of autonomous money
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nic The rules of autonomous money

Autonomous money! It's an agentic flow! Your smart bots are trading, yeah, Helping your future grow!

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nic How bots manipulate digital markets

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How bots manipulate digital markets

nic Millions of bots trading together could accidentally crash digital markets.

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The threat of rogue spending

nic Software bugs or hacking can cause AI bots to spend money unintendedly.

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Tiny Traders
BETA

nic Guide your bot's choices to discover how AI agents trade and spend.

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Fun Fact

Flash crash: In 2010, high-frequency trading algorithms caused a trillion-dollar stock market crash that lasted just 36 minutes before recovering.

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Glossary
stablecoin (noun)
A cryptocurrency designed to have a relatively stable price, typically by pegging its value to a fiat currency. In May 2026, Circle launched its Agent Stack, enabling software bots to settle transactions autonomously using stablecoins.

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Gossip

Who is to blame for bot mistakes?

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Quiz

What does 'KYC' stand for in financial regulation?

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nic Who is liable for bot mistakes

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Gossip

Should AI bots have legal rights?

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Quiz

What safety feature prevents an AI bot from spending all of a user's savings?

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nic How governments regulate digital workforces

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Quiz

Why can't an AI bot be sued directly in court today?

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nic The threat of rogue spending

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Quiz

How can hackers trick an AI bot into spending money maliciously?

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Quiz

What is a 'flash crash' in financial markets?

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Quiz

Why do regulators want unique ID numbers for AI agents?

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Quiz

What is 'algorithmic collusion' among trading bots?

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Quiz

Who is currently most likely to be held legally responsible if an AI bot makes an unauthorized purchase?

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