: In September 2025, Albania surprised the world by appointing Diella, an artificial intelligence system, to a cabinet-level role overseeing public procurement. This unprecedented step marked the first time a government formally entrusted ministerial responsibilities to an AI, sparking global fascination, skepticism, and debate about the future of governance.

The appointment was not simply a stunt. Albania has long struggled with corruption in procurement, a sector plagued by favoritism, patronage, and opaque tendering processes that undermine trust and complicate its ambitions for European Union accession. By assigning oversight to Diella, the government aims to reduce human bias, enforce procurement rules more consistently, and signal a genuine commitment to reform. The move also builds

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