, Sept. 14 -- In a world where politicians are often accused of being "heartless," Albania has embraced the label by appointing an artificial intelligence as a minister.

This is not a minister for AI, but rather a cabinet member entirely created by AI. Known by a single name, Diella-which means "sun" in Albanian-she was unveiled by Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday, shortly after he began his fourth term following May's election victory.

The appointment, however, is symbolic. Albania's constitution requires that ministers must be adult citizens deemed mentally competent.

Even so, Rama highlighted the advantages of a digital minister. Diella cannot leak sensitive information, will never be implicated in a financial scandal, and the on...