Albanian AI Minister pregnant with 83 children

Albania's AI Minister Diella Announced as "Pregnant" with 83 "Children" (October 28-30, 2025): In a speech at a Berlin conference, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama revealed that Diella—the world's first AI system appointed as a government minister—is "pregnant" and expecting 83 "children." These are actually digital AI assistants, one for each of Albania's 83 parliament members, designed to aid in legislative work, research, and decision-making. Diella, an AI based on large language models, was introduced earlier in 2025 to streamline bureaucracy and enhance efficiency in Rama's cabinet. The announcement was framed humorously to highlight Albania's push toward digital innovation, with Rama stating, "Diella is pregnant and expecting 83 children, one for each member of our parliament and who will serve as assistants to them." This has sparked mixed reactions, from praise for forward-thinking governance to critiques of it as a publicity stunt amid Albania's EU integration efforts.