Al Jazeera · 2026-10-14
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AI in politics: Is Albania the EU’s testing ground?
Albania is experimenting with artificial intelligence in politics — from a jailed mayor communicating through an AI-generated avatar to the appointment of the world’s first “AI minister”. But the country’s ambitious digital push has faced criticism and technical challenges. Nafisa Latić explains whether AI can truly work in government and democracy.
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