Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:00am on 14 Sep 2025,Sunday International
Albania has appointed Diella, an AI-powered assistant, as a cabinet minister overseeing public procurement to eliminate government corruption. Named after the Albanian word for "sun," Diella has served as the digital face of e-Albania since January, guiding citizens through 95% of government services via voice commands on the state's online portal. Prime Minister Edi Rama promoted the AI from its role helping Albanians navigate bureaucratic tasks like paperwork and applications without visiting government offices. This unprecedented appointment marks Albania's bold experiment in using artificial intelligence to combat corruption in government tenders, making Diella possibly the world's first AI cabinet minister with specific anti-corruption responsibilities in public procurement processes. (PC: X)
