Across the globe, a deep sense of frustration with politics is taking hold. From protests ⁤erupting in European capitals to anxieties about the very foundations of democracy in ‍the United States, citizens are increasingly questioning whether their leaders are truly ‍listening – or even capable of delivering on their promises. Now,⁤ a small european nation is ⁤attempting a radical solution, one that could redefine the relationship between government and the governed: the appointment‍ of an artificial⁤ intelligence to a ministerial position.

Meet Diella, meaning “sun” in Albanian. This⁢ AI chatbot, previously utilized for tasks within the ⁢Albanian government portal, has been promoted to a full ministerial role – a world first. Diella’s portfolio? Public tenders, a sector historically⁢ plagued ⁢by corruption and a lack of transparency in