Team Mirai, a new Japanese political party, wins seats with an AI platform

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A new Japanese political party, Team Mirai, focused on artificial intelligence, achieved significant success in recent legislative elections. Founded in 2025 by engineers and programmers, the party advocates for widespread AI adoption to address national challenges, securing eleven seats. Team Mirai's founder, Takahiro Anno, previously ran for Tokyo governor and was elected senator in 2025, building on a base of AI enthusiasts.


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