AI in Governance: Albania's Diella and Public Trust

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Diella, Albania's artificial intelligence state minister, is 'pregnant' and will give birth to 83 AI children for transparency in public procurement.
Diella, developed by the National Agency for Information Society with Microsoft, was launched in January as a virtual assistant on e-Albania and upgraded to Diella 2.0 with voice and an animated avatar.
The offspring will be virtual assistants for 83 Socialist Party MPs, handling sessions, records, and suggesting actions with knowledge to recount missed debates.
Bloomsbury Intelligence and Security Institute warned Diella will 'test' public trust, with opposition MPs challenging her legal status under Article 100's natural-person rule.
Experts note Diella exemplifies AI's role in modern life, with a think-tank suggesting other nations may adopt similar virtual executive roles.

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