Albania’s artificial intelligence-based state minister, Diella, is preparing to “give birth to 83 children” — digital assistants — an announcement that has sparked debate over the role of AI in government and its legal standing. The AI minister, pregnant in a metaphorical sense, is set to provide each of the 83 ruling Party lawmakers with a personalized virtual aide.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama revealed the plan at the Berlin Global Dialogue conference, describing the assistants as digital extensions of Diella. According to Rama, these virtual aides will support members of parliament by attending sessions, keeping detailed notes, and suggesting arguments during debates.
He added that the AI “children” will help MPs manage daily tasks through 2026, even summarizing discussions missed while away from the chamber.
Diella was introduced in January as a virtual assistant on the government’s e-Albania portal, where it helps citizens and businesses access state documents.
Developed by the National Agency for Information Society in partnership with Microsoft, the system is powered by a large language model trained on vast internet data. Diella 2.0, launched months later, added voice capabilities and features an animated avatar in traditional Albanian dress.
Legal and political questions around the AI Minister’s pregnancy announcement
Although Diella now holds a symbolic ministerial role overseeing government contracts with private firms, the appointment raises constitutional concerns. Albania’s Article 100 states that ministers must be natural persons.
Diella’s name did not appear on the official cabinet list approved by President Bajram Begaj in mid-September. A presidential decree assigned full responsibility for the AI post to Rama.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announces that his AI minister, Diella, is “pregnant” and will “give birth” to 83 AI “kids.”
The AI “kids” will serve as assistants to each of the 83 members of the Socialist Party of Albania. pic.twitter.com/9BOkFcvNSB
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The prime minister defended the move by emphasizing that an AI is immune to corruption and threats. In a pre-recorded video address to parliament, Diella’s avatar assured lawmakers that it aims to assist, not replace, human officials. Some opposition MPs, however, expressed frustration during the session, audibly protesting as the video played.
Experts at the Bloomsbury Intelligence and Security Institute said Diella’s role tests how far the public and institutions are willing to trust a government figure built entirely on software. The institute expects legal challenges from opposition parties in the coming months.
Growing global debate over digital leadership
Meanwhile, similar developments are taking place elsewhere. In the UK, a lawmaker created an AI version of himself, with mixed reactions.
In the US, Ohio legislators passed a bill classifying AI systems as nonsentient, barring them from marrying, owning property, or gaining legal authority similar to a human spouse.
As Diella continues her term, Albania’s bold AI experiment may become a template — or a cautionary tale — for other nations considering digital leadership.
