Albania Appoints AI as Minister in Groundbreaking Governance Experiment
Albania has appointed an AI system named Diella as a virtual minister overseeing public procurement. The unprecedented move aims to eliminate corruption in government contracting but raises critical questions about accountability and transparency in algorithmic governance.
Historic Appointment in Government Technology
Albania has become the first nation to appoint an artificial intelligence system to a ministerial position, according to reports from international media outlets. The AI system, named Diella, previously served as an e-government assistant helping citizens with digital paperwork before receiving its promotion to cabinet-level responsibility for public procurement. The Balkan country of 2.8 million people announced the unprecedented move last month, surprising many observers in the AI industry.