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🏛️ First AI Cabinet Member in Government

NewBits Digest banner image for article on AI Cabinet Member, highlighting Albania’s appointment of Diella as first AI minister in government.

📢 The Big Reveal


Albania has made history by naming “Diella” 🌞 — an AI-powered virtual minister — as the world’s first AI Cabinet Member. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that Diella will oversee public procurement contracts, one of the most corruption-prone areas of government.


💻 How It Works


  • Procurement Role: Diella is tasked with evaluating bids, scoring them, and awarding government tenders — responsibilities being phased in step by step to ensure stability. Rama declared the new system will make tenders “100% free of corruption.”


  • Citizen Services: Already active on Albania’s e-Gov portal, Diella has helped citizens access digital documents and services, handling over a million digital interactions through both text and voice.


  • Rama’s Promise: The PM pledged that by removing bribery, favoritism, and conflicts of interest, Diella will ensure greater transparency and fairness.


⚖️ Why It’s Important


  • ✅ Potential Benefits: Faster decisions, greater consistency, and fewer opportunities for bribery.


  • ⚠️ Risks Ahead: Security gaps, biased training data, or lack of oversight could undermine trust and create new vulnerabilities.


📊 The Stakes


  • Public procurement is widely recognized as one of the most corruption-prone areas globally.


  • Albania hopes this bold move will increase transparency and support its EU membership ambitions.


  • Critics argue the step raises constitutional and legal questions, warning that without strong guardrails, Diella could become another avenue for misuse.


🌍 Global First: AI Cabinet Member Sets Precedent


AI has officially entered the cabinet room. Diella represents both a daring innovation and a high-risk experiment. Whether this becomes the start of a global trend — or a cautionary tale — will depend on transparency, security, and sustained human oversight.



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