Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced an AI-based digital assistant named Diella as a 'Minister' in parliament to promote transparency and reduce corruption, but the opposition criticized it as a propaganda stunt, leading to a brief and tumultuous parliamentary session.
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama appointed an AI-powered virtual assistant named Diella as a symbolic minister to combat corruption and improve transparency in public procurement, aiming to set an example and potentially influence government reform, despite mixed reactions and concerns about its constitutional validity.
Albania has appointed the world's first AI-made minister as part of its efforts to combat corruption and facilitate its EU accession, reflecting a growing interest in using artificial intelligence for governance.