AI Bot Appointed as Government Minister: Albania’s Diella Takes on Corruption

[UK Sentinel]

As the world of AI change and in a world-first move, Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence bot named Diella to a cabinet-level position overseeing public procurement — a sector long plagued by corruption. The announcement has sparked global debate over the role of AI in governance.

Who Is Diella?

• Name meaning: “Diella” translates to sun in Albanian.
• Background: Originally launched as a virtual assistant on the government’s e-Albania platform, Diella helped citizens access digital documents and services.
• New Role: Elevated to ministerial rank, Diella now oversees public tenders with the goal of ensuring 100% corruption-free procurement.

 

Her Parliamentary Debut

Diella addressed parliament via screen on September 18, stating:

“The Constitution doesn’t speak of chromosomes, of flesh or blood. It speaks of duties, accountability, transparency.”

She emphasized that her role is to assist, not replace, human officials.

 

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/albania-ai-edi-rama-minister-b2825485.html

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