The government of Albania has appointed the AI assistant Diella to a ministerial position, marking her as one of the first AI politicians worldwide. This new appointment was confirmed by Prime Minister Edi Rama during a National Assembly session.
Diella in Ministerial Role
Albania has taken a step forward by appointing Diella, an AI assistant, to a ministerial position. Edi Rama announced this at a Socialist Party meeting, emphasizing that Diella will be responsible for combating corruption in the country.
Diella's Role in the Government
Previously functioning as a virtual assistant on the e-Albania platform, Diella will now undertake responsibilities related to procurement of goods and services from the private sector, an area plagued by corruption scandals for years.
Corruption and Hopes for EU Membership
Rama expresses optimism that Diella’s appointment will help reduce corruption, which is a significant barrier for Albania’s EU membership aspirations. The country has been a candidate for EU membership since 2014 and hopes to join by 2030.
Diella's appointment to a ministerial role represents an important step for Albania in fighting corruption, and its success could play a key role in achieving the country's EU membership goals.
