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Albania Appoints World’s First AI Minister for Transparency

9/21/2025

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Albania appointed the world's first AI government minister, Diella, on September 19, 2025, to enhance transparency in public tenders.
Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasized a goal of a "100% corruption-free" system.
Diella, dressed in traditional Albanian attire, assured lawmakers it would assist, not replace, human officials.
Critics argued the AI's lack of citizenship makes the move unconstitutional.
The initiative passed with 82 votes in a 140-seat parliament, supporting Albania's EU membership aspirations.

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Albania appointed the world's first AI government minister, Diella, on September 19, 2025, to enhance transparency in public tenders.
Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasized a goal of a "100% corruption-free" system.
Diella, dressed in traditional Albanian attire, assured lawmakers it would assist, not replace, human officials.
Critics argued the AI's lack of citizenship makes the move unconstitutional.
The initiative passed with 82 votes in a 140-seat parliament, supporting Albania's EU membership aspirations.