Albania: AI Model “Diella” Becomes Virtual AI Minister

An artificial intelligence model will take on the role of "Minister of Artificial Intelligence" in the Albanian government, the European publication Politico reported. The new "cabinet member," named **Diella**, will be responsible for the country's public procurement processes.

This decision was announced by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.

"Diella is the first member of the government who doesn’t physically exist but was created virtually with the help of artificial intelligence"

said Rama, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of this move. His statement outlines a bold experiment in state governance, aiming to address deeply rooted problems.

According to the Prime Minister, the main motivation for introducing this virtual "minister" is to transfer key public procurement decisions to an AI system. The goal is to create a "100% uncorruptable" system. This move comes amidst ongoing efforts to modernize the state apparatus and increase transparency, aiming to eliminate the human factor, which is often a source of corrupt practices.

Integration into state administration

The **Diella** model has already been integrated into the work of the state digital platform e-Albania, which is a centralized portal providing citizens with access to a large part of state services. This implementation serves as proof of the practical applicability of the technology in the country's daily administrative processes.

Broader digitalization strategy

Albania already has significant experience in applying artificial intelligence in various sectors of state governance. The technology is used not only in public procurement mechanisms but also in other critical areas. AI-based systems are applied for:

• tracking illegal urban construction
• detecting illegal drug production in rural areas

These initiatives highlight the country's commitment to using cutting-edge technologies in the fight against crime and in the pursuit of more effective and transparent governance. All this shows that the decision to appoint Diella is not an isolated case but part of a broader strategy for the digitalization and reform of state institutions.