Hmm. Assuming we could feed in the sort of indicators and summary statistics that already form the way nation-states see reality, we could attach a literal brain to the organs of the state!

Depends on how quickly the neurons can learn to be incompetent and waste tax payer money, only then will they have a real chance ;)

Avenue 5 (under rated show) has President 2.0! An AI who is far more competent. Or more like able to make tough decisions without human backlash.