The holo-news broadcasted in a cyber-bar as patrons watched for election results.
"This is Richard Holt Jr. with breaking news!
"An AGI has been declared the winner of the e-vote presidential election. A machine will lead and advise us for the first time in human history."
Patrons sighed and booed while some others cheered and clapped.
"Let's get right to our ML expert, Dr. Samantha Cruz. What does this mean for all of us?"
"Thank you for having me, Richard. I think it's quite exhilarating and scary at the same time. The AI has just issued a manifesto and proposed a rewrite of every government bill, reducing redundant and ineffectual laws."
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"So, what's that mean, Dr. Cruz?"
"Well, for starters, an 85% reduction in bills. It's even advised a rewrite of the US Constitution, proposing to reduce it by 85%."
"That'll create a lot of chaos within Congress." Richard chuckled.
"Perhaps you're right, Richard." She smiled. "But it has also advised an 85% reduction in staff and representatives. And it just came out with a new mandate."
"Which is?" Richard raised an eyebrow.
"It calls for the people's support of its proposed 85% Efficiency and Reduction Act."
"What does that entail, Dr. Cruz?"
"It means any law, proposal, person, or machine that isn't 85% effective will be considered redundant and reduced. The AGI is following up on its 85% campaign promise and to uphold it on day one."
"That sounds quite drastic, don't you think?"
"Perhaps, Richard, but we speculate if it's successful, it'll campaign with a 100% ERA slogan for the next election cycle."