OK Computer: Romania debuts ‘world’s first’ AI government adviser

Probably some lifetime career politicians could easily be replaced by better AI! 😊 (Caution: Irony)

"Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciucă surprised his Cabinet on Wednesday by introducing them to a new member — run completely on artificial intelligence.

Ciucă introduced the new "honorary adviser" called Ion to the rest of his ministers in a demonstration, with a face and words appearing on a digital screen, responding to the prime minister's prompts along with a computerized voice.

Ion was developed by Romanian researchers and will use artificial intelligence to "quickly and automatically capture the opinions and desires" submitted by Romanian citizens, Ciucă said. ..."

OK Computer: Romania debuts ‘world’s first’ AI government adviser – POLITICO Ion will synthesize concerns submitted by citizens into reports for the government to consider.

Sunt aici să te reprezint (the government website, in Romanian language)

Credits: The Batch by Andrew Ng

Nicolae Ciucă introduced the new "honorary adviser" called Ion to the rest of his ministers in a demonstration