A surprising experiment in Albania—appointing an artificial intelligence as a virtual minister overseeing public procurement—opens an important debate about technology and governance. Could algorithms help reduce corruption and improve transparency? The article reflects on the lessons this innovation offers for Colombia and the future of smart government.

LucIA is a generative-AI chatbot designed to make public procurement easier to understand and monitor. By allowing citizens, companies and public officials to interact with complex contract data through natural language, LucIA promotes transparency, strengthens accountability and opens new possibilities for GovTech innovation in public infrastructure oversight.