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Diella will not only evaluate tenders but will also have the authority to “hire talents here from all over the world.”
Rama highlighted that the ultimate goal is to ensure full transparency in tender procedures (Image: UN)
Albania has become the first country in the world to officially appoint an artificial intelligence-powered minister. The announcement was made on Thursday by Prime Minister Edi Rama during a Socialist Party meeting in Tirana, according to Reuters.
The AI minister, named Diella, which means “sun” in Albanian, exists exclusively in digital form and will primarily be responsible for overseeing public procurement. Introducing her to the public, Rama described Diella as “the first member of the cabinet who does not physically exist but is created virtually through AI.”
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According to Rama, Diella will play a central role in removing decision-making around tenders from government ministries and transferring that responsibility to an incorruptible AI system. “She is the servant of public procurement,” he stated, emphasising that Albania is taking a “step-by-step” approach to ensure public tenders become “100 percent incorruptible” and that every public fund involved is “100 percent legible.”
Diella will not only evaluate tenders but will also have the authority to “hire talents here from all over the world,” helping to break down “the fear of prejudice and rigidity of the administration,” according to the prime minister. Her creation is part of a broader effort to promote transparency, eliminate corruption risks, and modernise how the Albanian government operates, reported Politico.
The digital AI figure is already familiar to Albanians through the e-Albania platform, which offers online access to most public services. Diella’s avatar is designed as a young woman in traditional Albanian clothing, a symbolic fusion of cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology.
Rama highlighted that the ultimate goal is to ensure full transparency in tender procedures and to reduce corruption throughout the government supply chain. The appointment also signals a major step toward integrating artificial intelligence into everyday governance.
Following Diella’s introduction, the Albanian government plans to further expand digital services and make government processes more transparent for both citizens and businesses. The implementation of AI auditing and the creation of strict accountability frameworks for AI-driven decisions are also expected.
The launch of Diella not only positions Albania at the forefront of AI integration in governance but also opens the door for new conversations about the role of artificial intelligence in public policy and administrative reform.
Albania
September 12, 2025, 03:40 IST
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