Reported about 1 year ago
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has announced her bid for a third term by launching an AI persona called 'AI Yuriko' on social media to explain her past achievements, attracting over 7 million views. The AI persona closely resembles Koike herself from her days as a news anchor. The upcoming Tokyo governor election is set for announcement on June 20 and voting on July 7. Koike's main competitor is 56-year-old opposition senator Renho, who is running as an independent to challenge Koike's administration. Both candidates held simultaneous press conferences, with Koike emphasizing the need to focus on improving governance rather than resetting it in response to Renho's campaign rhetoric.
Source: YAHOO