How do companies think?

The article explores the concept of attributing a state of mind to companies and discusses the challenges of determining liability in corporate law. It examines the concept of a company as a separate legal person and the difficulties of attributing a single guiding mind to a corporation. The article also discusses the attribution of knowledge and intention in civil and criminal liability. It concludes by discussing potential developments in this area of the law, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence. The text emphasizes the need for new or improved rules to address the complexities of corporate behavior and the use of AI. [Extracted from the article]