Japan's Path to Rebirth party has appointed an artificial intelligence system as its new leader. The AI, tentatively named AI Penguin, will focus on organizational decisions, such as distributing resources among party members. However, it won't dictate political activities or positions of party members.
The decision comes after the party's founder resigned following poor election results. A 25-year-old doctoral student specializing in AI research will serve as the party's nominal head and assistant to the AI leader.
This move is seen as an experiment in innovative governance, highlighting the growing integration of artificial intelligence into various aspects of Japanese society. The party doesn't follow a fixed policy platform, allowing members to shape their own agendas.
The appointment of an AI leader in Japan's political landscape is a unique development, and its implications will be closely watched. This move follows Albania's appointment of an AI Cabinet Minister, Diella, to oversee public procurement and streamline bureaucratic processes.
