Meta Diella Leads the Way as World’s First AI‑Powered Minister for Transparent Tenders
Meet Diella, World’s 1st AI‑Made ‘Minister’, Albania’s new virtual official created to oversee public tenders and end decades of corruption. Announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama in September 2025, Diella will be the first cabinet member who does not exist as a physical person, but operates via artificial intelligence. Her job: ensure that tender decisions in government contracts are fair, merit‑based, and transparent, without human bias or corruption.
Diella, which means “sun” in Albanian, was launched in January as an AI assistant within the e‑Albania platform, helping citizens and businesses access state documents and public services more easily. Since then, she has processed over 36,600 digital documents and delivered nearly 1,000 services through the platform. 
Now elevated to a more powerful role, she will gradually take charge of awarding public tenders—transferring much of that responsibility away from human ministers in a phased manner. The goal is bold: make public contracts 100 % corruption‑free and all government spending through tender procedures perfectly transparent.
Meet Diella, World’s 1st AI‑Made ‘Minister’ And The Challenges Ahead
Albania has long struggled with corruption, especially in how public tenders are handled. Issues like bribery, favoritism, and misuse of public funds have been sources of scandals, hindering trust in public administration. Diella is introduced in part to meet Albania’s goal of joining the European Union by 2030, where transparency and anti‑corruption are key criteria.
While many have praised the move as groundbreaking, some critics point out risks. One concern is whether Diella’s decisions will truly remain free from manipulation, given that the government has not clearly defined how human oversight will work. Others question whether the legal and constitutional status of an AI minister is clear under existing laws.
Still, supporters argue that by removing human ministers from tender‑decisions gradually, the system can reduce opportunities for corruption. Also, by wearing traditional attire in her avatar form and operating through voice and code on the e‑Albania portal, Diella serves as both symbol and tool of change. 
The implementation will matter. Ensuring secure algorithms, guardrails against bias, audit trails, and transparency will be essential if AI is to succeed. The public will be watching how this virtual minister handles corruption‑prone areas, especially when large contracts are involved. Also Read: Albania puts AI-created ‘minister’ in charge of public procurement
Conclusion
Meet Diella, World’s 1st AI‑Made ‘Minister’ marks a new chapter in governance for Albania. The virtual minister faces a bold task: transform public procurement into a corruption‑free process. While challenges remain, Diella represents a strong step toward transparency and accountability.
