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Mared Gwyn Jones

Can Edi Rama’s AI minister propel Albania on path to EU membership?

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama believes he has found the secret recipe for bringing his country closer to the European Union faster: Artificial intelligence.

Facing a push for reforms to accelerate the country's entry to the EU, Rama's government is using AI-powered technology in the hopes of aligning Albanian laws with the EU quicker and more effectively. The move is embodied by an AI-generated avatar named ‘Diella’, who serves as a "virtual minister" tasked with improving public procurement and eliminating corruption. While the plan has gathered international attention for its audacious nature, it has also raised a host of questions.

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