Yikes! Albania’s new AI-generated government cabinet member says it feels ‘hurt’ by criticism

There’s been a development with the first AI-generated government official … its feelings are hurt.

Albania became the first country to appoint a government minister virtually created by AI technology.

The bot is reportedly being used in large part to combat Albania’s long-running history of corruption. The AI Cabinet member named Diella will oversee public procurement, review, and decide on government contracts.

But, as BizPac Review reported last week, not everyone is happy about it.

Now, Diella’s “feelings” are hurt.

“Some have labelled me unconstitutional because I am not a human being,” the bot said in its first speech to parliament. “That hurt me.”

Watch the video below, where a pretty (AI-generated?) woman is used as the face of Diella:

ALBANIA’S AI MINISTER MAKES HER PARLIAMENT DEBUT

The world’s first AI government official, Diella, just gave her first speech to Albania’s parliament.

She insisted she’s “not here to replace people, but to help them,” as lawmakers listened to a digital avatar defend its role… https://t.co/2fLTzHu2xG pic.twitter.com/TV04nVFiw6

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 18, 2025

X users didn’t seem too concerned about Diella’s “feelings,” but predicted it would fail at its mission to make Albania’s government 100% corruption-free:

AI is great. When it falls into the hands of evil, like the communist regime of Albania, it will be used for evil. Rama is the most corrupt prime minister in Europe. Albania has been captured by Soros for over a decade.

— &Sand (@khaxhiaj) September 18, 2025

World’s first AI Prime Minister?

I’ll just drop this take on the world today: “You’d best start believing in futuristic science fiction stories…You’re in one!”. pic.twitter.com/0ArnHlaDBZ

— GnarlyRedDwarf (@GnarlyRedDwarf) September 18, 2025

Sure feels like it sometimes.

Relying on info provided to “it” by what authority?
The USA Databases of crime stats being used by govt to determine safety, not complete. Just 1 example. We are fractured as a society. So, whose truth are we relying on? Who pays if wrong?

— Seraphyna Torrent (@SeraphynaT) September 18, 2025

The american people need to order 435 + 100 of these immediately and permanently replace all their blackmailed and foreign owned “representatives” in congress. No wars, balanced budget, and a government that finally works for its people all in one go!

— Mel Aklile (@MelAklile) September 18, 2025

If only.

This software is NOT fit for purpose – where it states ‘that hurt me’, it shows this algorithm has been programmed to be deceptive, as software CANNOT ‘feel pain’.
It’s IMPERSONATING a human response, not experiencing it genuinely, & it’s obviously programmed to attempt to do so.

— & (@Permagardenet) September 19, 2025

Excellent observation.

If you don’t know, the left-wing government was approved for a fourth term with the same prime minister, without parliamentary discussion, for only 25 minutes. This is disappointing for a NATO member country.

— Urim.Duka (@Urim50302666) September 18, 2025

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