Albania's AI Minister: Sun-Powered Anti-Corruption?
2025-09-12
Albania's new government is employing an AI-powered virtual minister named Diella (“sun” in Albanian) to oversee public procurement, aiming to combat widespread corruption. Previously a virtual assistant on the e-Albania platform, Diella will now manage government contracts with private companies. While intended to increase transparency and reduce graft, skepticism remains, with some fearing manipulation. Albania's EU accession bid is hampered by corruption, making the success of this AI initiative uncertain.