Albania’s AI ‘Minister’ Exposes Risks of Undermining National Sovereignty and Democratic Norms

In an unsettling development that should raise alarms in every free nation, Albania’s Parliament recently approved a government cabinet featuring a so-called “virtual minister” named Diella, created through artificial intelligence. While proponents tout this as a bold step toward combatting endemic corruption, the reality is far more concerning: a digital entity without citizenship, accountability, or genuine leadership now wields influence over public contracts and governmental processes. Is Technology Replacing Accountability at the Expense of National Sovereignty? Diella, introduced as the virtual Minister of Public Works, claims to operate without ambition or personal interests—just cold data and algorithms. But can an...