Albania has appointed an AI “minister” named Diella to oversee public procurement and combat corruption in government tenders. Introduced by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Diella appears as a digital figure in traditional Albanian dress and is presented as a cabinet member. First launched via the e‑Albania platform with Microsoft, she has handled over a million citizen service requests. The government says she now uses AI to monitor tenders in real time, aligning spending with EU standards ahead of Albania’s 2030 accession goal. Critics call the move unconstitutional and a political stunt, questioning the legal basis for a non‑human official.
by rrollins
Recent Comments