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This government aide says it knows what voters want. It's an AI bot

By Leo Sands

02 Mar 2023 · 4 min read

Romania's prime minister has a new cabinet adviser named Ion: A deep-voiced, AI-powered bot encased in a mirror. Ion will advise the government on voters' "everyday concerns." The Post has the story.

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If you're worried about artificial intelligence bots breaking free from human control and taking over the world, shield your eyes now.

Romania's prime minister has just unveiled a new colleague to his cabinet - a deep-voiced AI-powered "adviser" encased in a mirror which is being described as the world's first AI-powered government aide.

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