Legal Governance of Agentic AI and Autonomous Agents: Regulating the Future of Work

The rapid emergence of autonomous AI agents-systems capable of independent decision-making, task execution, and complex problem-solving with minimal human oversight-represents a paradigmatic shift in the nature of work itself.Unlike traditional AI tools that merely augment human capabilities, these sophisticated algorithmic entities possess agency; they plan, execute, and adapt in ways that fundamentally challenge existing legal frameworks, ethical paradigms, and regulatory structures. This edited volume addresses the critical gap in scholarly literature by providing the first comprehensive, legally focused analysis of how autonomous AI agents are transforming the future of work, with particular emphasis on regulatory challenges, governance frameworks, and policy solutions.Drawing from interdisciplinary expertise across law, ethics, economics, and technology, the book addresses critical gaps in current literature by examining the unique legal and ethical questions that arise when AI sy