World's first AI minister to govern in Dubai and oversee ALL state companies in dystopian vision of the future
ARTIFICIAL intelligence is becoming more sophisticated every year, and many people are anxious about robots taking over their jobs.
But one Middle Eastern country is taking this to a whole new level, bringing AI right into the heart of its government.
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Numerous jobs from customer service to data entry are often seen as at risk to being lost to machines in the near future.
Yet even government ministers may soon have to worry about losing their jobs to artificial intelligence.
From next year, the United Arab Emirates will bring an AI system into its cabinet.
This will mark the first time in world history that artificial intelligence has had a seat at a nation's top table.
The National Artificial Intelligence System will serve as an advisory member of the UAE 's cabinet.
This system is expected to help oversee all of the oil-rich nation's state companies.
Dubai 's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid made the stunning announcement on Friday.
He began a lengthy X post with some more routine government announcements.
These included the establishment of a Ministry of Foreign Trade and a name change to the Ministry of Economy to the Ministry of Economy and Tourism.
But then the Dubai ruled shared the jaw-dropping news than an AI system would be brought into the fold.
He posted: "We also announce that the National Artificial Intelligence System will be adopted as an advisory member of the Cabinet, the Ministerial Development Council, and all boards of directors of federal entities and government companies, starting in January 2026.
"The goal is to support decision-making in these councils, conduct immediate analyses of their decisions, provide technical advice, and enhance the efficiency of government policies adopted by these councils across all sectors.
"The world is going through a comprehensive restructuring phase, scientifically, economically, and socially.
"And our goal is to prepare today for the coming decades.
"Our goal is to ensure continued prosperity and a decent life for future generations."
It comes amid a big drive by the UAE to be a top player the field of AI.
The country's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 aims to make the country a global leader in the field by that year.
The UAE is not the only country looking to further integrate AI into day-to-day life.
A robotic futuristic city in Japan with driverless cars and AI-powered homes is preparing to receive its first residents.
Toyota's £8billion 'Woven City' project will be found at the base of the Mount Fuji.
"We are building a city where everything, people, buildings, vehicles, is connected through sensors and AI," Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota's Board of Directors, has said previously.
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