Introduction to Diella, the AI Minister in Albania
On Thursday, a groundbreaking event took place in Albania as the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) minister, Diella, addressed the Albanian Parliament via video conference. Appointed by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Diella aims to ensure that all public contracting processes are 100% free from corruption and fully transparent.
Diella’s Role and Objectives
Diella, whose name means “sun” in Albanian, will oversee all decisions related to public contract bidding. Her primary goal is to eliminate corruption in the public sector, a crucial criterion for Albania’s EU membership aspirations. Prime Minister Rama aims to integrate Albania, a nation of 2.8 million inhabitants, into the European Union by 2030.
Addressing Concerns and Criticism
During her address, Diella acknowledged critics who questioned her legitimacy due to not being a human. She emphasized that the real threat to constitutions is not AI but the inhumane decisions made by those in power.
Ongoing Controversy and Opposition Response
Diella’s appointment has faced harsh criticism from the opposition. Former Prime Minister and opposition leader Sali Berisha, who has been accused of corruption himself, stated that Diella cannot effectively combat corruption. He argued that her appointment is unconstitutional and vowed to take the matter to the Constitutional Court.
Government Program Adoption Despite Opposition
Despite the opposition’s strong reactions, Prime Minister Rama’s government program was ultimately adopted. Rama had to pause his speech multiple times due to the opposition’s jeers, but his program still managed to pass.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Diella’s role as an AI minister? Diella will oversee public contract bidding processes to ensure they are free from corruption and fully transparent.
- Why is Diella’s appointment significant for Albania? Her role supports Albania’s goal of joining the European Union by 2030, as combating corruption is a key criterion for EU membership.
- What criticisms has Diella faced from the opposition? Opposition leaders, including Sali Berisha, argue that Diella’s appointment is unconstitutional and question her ability to effectively combat corruption.
- How did the opposition react to Prime Minister Rama’s government program? The opposition strongly criticized the program, with their leader interrupting Rama’s speech multiple times. Nonetheless, the program was adopted.
