Albania’s bold experiment in digital governance sees its AI minister Diella symbolically ‘pregnant’ with 83 virtual assistants, marking a world-first in political innovation.
In a move that has stunned the world, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the world’s first artificial intelligence minister, Diella, is “pregnant” and will “give birth” to 83 digital children. The announcement, made during the Global Dialogue in Berlin, symbolizes the expansion of AI integration within Albania’s government structure. Diella, introduced earlier this year, represents Albania’s vision of merging governance with cutting-edge technology to create a corruption-free and transparent administrative system, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
Albania’s AI minister Diella will “give birth” to 83 AI systems designed to assist parliamentarians, modernize governance, and make Albania a global leader in AI-driven administration.
Prime Minister Edi Rama’s statement came during his address at the Berlin Global Dialogue (BGD), where he revealed that Diella’s 83 “children” will serve as AI assistants to members of the Socialist Party in Parliament. Each assistant will manage records, generate reports, and offer policy insights through data-based analysis.
“These children will know their mother,” Rama said, explaining that all 83 AI systems will connect to Diella’s central intelligence, forming a collaborative network aimed at boosting transparency and efficiency in parliamentary work
This initiative is part of Albania’s broader effort to create a self-sustaining digital ecosystem, positioning the small Balkan nation as a pioneer in AI-led governance.
Who is Diella? The world’s first AI cabinet minister
Diella, whose name translates to “sun” in Albanian, is not human but an AI system developed to oversee government contracts and tenders. She was appointed in May 2025, becoming the first-ever AI minister in the world. Diella’s role focuses on eliminating corruption, favoritism, and inefficiency in government operations.
According to Rama, Diella’s algorithms evaluate tenders objectively — free from human bias, bribery, or political interference. Her transparent, traceable decision-making process ensures that public funds are distributed fairly, marking what Rama called a “100% corruption-free” system.
Symbolism behind the ‘AI pregnancy’
Rama’s metaphor of Diella being “pregnant” is symbolic, representing the expansion of AI across 83 sectors of governance. Each “child” embodies a digital system programmed to assist lawmakers with data analysis, documentation, and communication — collectively advancing Albania’s digital transformation.
All AI units are interconnected through Diella’s core intelligence, creating a learning ecosystem that evolves with real-time government data — an early model of a national AI governance network.
Global reaction and ethical debate
The announcement has sparked global debate, with many praising Albania for its innovative approach to AI governance. Experts have hailed the initiative as a major leap toward efficiency and accountability in public service.
However, critics have raised ethical concerns about giving AI such high-level authority. Questions remain about accountability, bias, and the moral implications of delegating decision-making to non-human systems.
Despite the controversy, Albania’s experiment has undeniably placed it at the center of the global AI conversation, redefining how nations might use artificial intelligence in politics and governance.
