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Albania Installs AI Chatbot as Procurement Minister as Opposition Appeals to Court

Prime Minister Edi Rama touts Diella as an incorruptible fix for graft.

Overview

  • A decree published Thursday states Rama holds responsibility for the creation and operation of the virtual Ministry of Artificial Intelligence Diella.
  • The opposition has appealed to the Constitutional Court, arguing the appointment raises accountability and legality concerns.
  • Experts warn the system’s decisions will mirror data quality and model biases, questioning claims it can eliminate corruption in public tenders.
  • Rama says Azure-based Diella will run all government procurement, recasting tender decisions previously handled by ministries.
  • Key details remain undisclosed, including how the system works, whether it meets EU standards, and governance of its avatar, which uses actress Anila Bisha’s image under a contract expiring in December.