Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the country's AI "Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence," Diella, is "pregnant" with 83 digital assistants intended to support the 83 Members of Parliament from the ruling Socialist Party. This initiative aims to integrate AI into Albania's political framework, although it raises concerns about accountability and legality in governance.

The article discusses historical chains of causation as illustrated in James Burke's television series "Connections," highlighting how technological advancements often arise from the recombination of existing ideas. It critiques the notion that AI, like Google's robo-scientist, can generate truly innovative research, arguing instead that it excels at synthesizing pre-existing knowledge. The author encourages readers to leverage their own data to foster innovation through serendipitous connections.

Llion Jones, co-author of the transformer architecture, expressed concern at the TED AI conference that the AI research field has become too focused on a single approach, limiting creativity and innovation. He announced his decision to move away from transformers, emphasizing the need for exploration of new ideas and warning that current pressures may hinder groundbreaking advances in AI technology.