The AI Governance Gap: Why Policies Alone Won’t Protect You
Artificial intelligence (AI) has officially moved beyond the innovation labs and into boardrooms, inboxes, and customer workflows. For many small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), this is both exciting and unsettling. On the one hand, AI tools are unlocking efficiencies that once required enterprise-grade budgets. On the other, they bring new risks — from data leakage […]
When AI Becomes the Decision-Maker: Governance Lessons from Albania’s “AI Minister”
In September 2025, Albania announced something unprecedented in the modern political world: the appointment of an AI cabinet minister. Prime Minister Edi Rama unveiled Diella, a virtual minister tasked with overseeing government procurement—a process historically plagued by inefficiency, corruption, and bureaucratic red tape. Diella’s remit includes evaluating and awarding public tenders and interacting with citizens via voice commandsthrough Albania’s digital […]
The Business Risks of Over-Reliance on AI: Why Believing in Its Ability Too Much Can Hurt SMEs
In the fast-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), businesses of all sizes are rapidly adopting smart tools to enhance productivity, improve customer experience, and gain competitive advantage. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), AI presents enormous opportunities: automating repetitive tasks, generating insights from data, and even assisting with strategic decision-making. But with great promise comes […]