Freefall 1463
Safeguards
While this all sounds nice, there are no provisions for an A.I. to own itself.
Things change.
Laws aren't always proactive. A lot of times the law changes to make legal what people are already doing.
I have seen politicians wait to see which way the wind is blowing before making a commitment.
Even in culture wars, modern leaders prefer to stay away from the lines until the shooting is over.
Goddard from The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius © DNA Productions