In September 2025, Albania made history—sort of. They appointed Diella, an AI system, as their Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence.
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The project is positioned as a possible solution for infertile couples and those unable to carry a pregnancy.
Think of NEO Gamma as Wall-E’s taller, quieter cousin who politely helps clean up the house and might remind you to drink water.
Her name is TaTa, and she’s the first AI-generated music star created under Timbaland’s new tech-meets-entertainment company, Stage Zero.
What if your next doctor’s appointment didn’t involve a human at all? No waiting room small talk, no clipboards.
Chinese tech giant Baidu recently filed a patent for an AI-powered system that aims to translate animal sounds (like your cat’s meows or your dog’s barks) into human language.
This entry was co-written with my AI companion, Vee (Yes, I named my ChatGPT), who probably knows me better than my ex. What started as a passing thought (“Do future kids even need friends if they grow up with AI companions?”) turned into this piece.
If cost wasn’t an issue, if bionic limbs were as accessible as smartphones, would you want one?
Welcome to Future Reference—my ongoing series where I track down the strange, ambitious, and quietly mind-blowing things shaping our not-so-distant tomorrow. Think of this as a living journal of tech that feels like sci-fi… until you realize it’s already happening.
