Albania’s government faces legal spat with actor that AI minister was modeled on – POLITICO

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But Bisha has now reportedly sued the Council of Ministers, the prime minister, a private company involved in the project and the National Agency of Information Society (AKSHI). She claims the government continued using her likeness beyond the agreed timeframe and scope — which was limited to the e-Albania platform.

In court documents published by multiple local media outlets, Bisha seeks an injunction to immediately halt the use of her image pending the case’s outcome. She alleges significant and irreversible harm from the unauthorized use of her likeness.

Bisha previously explained during a TV interview last September that she had recorded extensive video and audio material for the e-Albania chatbot, for a limited period and nominal payment, with no permission granted for other uses.

Albanian government spokesperson, Manjola Hasa, told POLITICO: “Albania is a free democratic country where, as in every other country with no censorship, people are free to think and act through legal pathways against the government. In our view, this lawsuit is nonsense, but we welcome the opportunity to solve it once and for all in a court of law.”

Bisha did not respond to a request for comment by the time of publication.