The AI-Driven Evolution of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
When Automations Go Wrong
12/22/20232 min read


Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various aspects of our lives, including the way we organize and manage businesses. One such innovation is the rise of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), which are algorithmically governed entities that operate independently of human intervention. As legitimating legislation has been purposed, we should explore the intersection of AI and DAOs, and how they are shaping the future of business and governance.
AI-Driven DAOs: The Future of Business?
DAOs use blockchain technology and smart contracts to automate decision-making and management processes. They offer several advantages over traditional organizations, such as increased efficiency, transparency, and reduced risk of corruption. However, they also face challenges, such as the need for human intervention in certain situations and the limitations of AI in understanding the real world.
Some advantages of AI-driven DAOs can potentially include:
- Form Objective Based Marit Tracking and Staffing Automations
- Lock In Dynamic Organizational Structure
- Track and Automate Complex Management Decisions With Known Solutions
- 100% Transparency Delivered by the BlockChain
- BlockChain Security
However, there are still areas where AI struggles, such as creating images and speech recognition, which are still debated among AI maximalists and detractors.
The Rise and Fall of The DAO
The first DAO, launched in 2016, aimed to raise funds as a venture capital project based on the Ethereum blockchain. Investors could put in their money, and as the funds grew, they could vote on how to invest the funds. However, due to security vulnerabilities and a "race to empty" attack, the DAO's funds were drained, leading to its collapse.
The DAO's failure highlighted the limitations of relying solely on AI and the need for human intervention in certain situations. It also raised questions about the legal status of DAOs and the need for a regulatory framework to support their growth and development.
The Utah DAO Act: A Step Towards Legal Recognition
In March 2023, the state of Utah passed the Utah DAO Act, which grants legal recognition and limited liability protections to decentralized autonomous organizations by default. This law aims to make Utah more competitive for Web3 development and attract DAOs from overseas.
The Utah DAO Act provides a new legal entity type for DAOs, called the Limited Liability DAO (LLD). With this entity type, organizers and tokenholders of DAOs are not personally liable for the acts of the business, just like an LLC or a corporation.
The Role of AI in DAO Governance
AI can play a crucial role in DAO governance by automating decision-making processes and ensuring transparency. However, it is essential to strike a balance between AI-driven automation and human intervention to address the limitations of AI in understanding the real world and handling complex situations.
For instance, the Utah DAO Act requires each LLD to provide the Utah Division of Corporations with evidence that the LLD's smart contracts can be monitored. This provision highlights the need for human oversight and intervention in certain situations to ensure the proper functioning of DAOs.
Conclusion
The rise of AI-driven DAOs presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses and governments. While DAOs offer increased efficiency, transparency, and reduced risk of corruption, they also face limitations in AI's understanding of the real world and the need for human intervention in certain situations. As more states and countries recognize DAOs as legal entities, it is crucial to strike a balance between AI-driven automation and human intervention to ensure the proper functioning and growth of these innovative organizations.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/dao-gets-legal-recognition-in-the-us-as-the-utah-dao-act-passes
Edited and written by David J Ritchie