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Virtual Minister Controversy: Actor Sues Over Image Misuse

2/24/2026

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Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced Diella, the world's first virtual minister, in September 2025.
Anila Bisha, an actor, filed a lawsuit alleging misappropriation of her image and voice.
She signed a contract for a digital assistant role, not a minister.
The government denies wrongdoing, stating the case concerns personal data protection.
Separately, the National Agency for Information Society (AKSHI) faces a corruption probe raising questions about the digital governance initiative.

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Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced Diella, the world's first virtual minister, in September 2025.
Anila Bisha, an actor, filed a lawsuit alleging misappropriation of her image and voice.
She signed a contract for a digital assistant role, not a minister.
The government denies wrongdoing, stating the case concerns personal data protection.
Separately, the National Agency for Information Society (AKSHI) faces a corruption probe raising questions about the digital governance initiative.