A Japanese political party called 'Path to Rebirth,' founded in January by former mayor Shinji Ishimaru, has announced it will appoint an AI as its leader following poor electoral results and Ishimaru's resignation.

The AI's specific role is still being decided, but it will only manage resource distribution among party members and will not control party activities.

Despite gaining media attention and performing unexpectedly well in the 2024 Tokyo gubernatorial election, the party failed to secure any seats in recent elections, with all candidates losing in both the Tokyo assembly and upper house races.

This move to incorporate AI into governance is part of a broader trend, following Albania's September 2025 decision to appoint AI officials, including Dela, the world's first AI-generated minister, to fight corruption.

Albania's AI appointments, such as the AI Minister of State Diella, mark a significant step in integrating artificial intelligence into political roles, with the latest AI minister overseeing government contracts.

Ishimaru's party emphasizes decentralization and allows members to pursue their own political agendas, as it currently lacks a formal policy platform.