Artificial intelligence does not replace people, but people who use it will replace those who do not use it. Both in the public and private sectors. It helps to get things done faster, more efficiently and more accurately, analyzes to be done faster and more systematically, texts to be prepared faster.
This was stated today in Parliament by the Minister of Digital Transformation, Stefan Andonovski, who participated in the public debate dedicated to the report of the State Audit Office (SAO) on the preparation of the public sector for the use of artificial intelligence.
The Minister emphasized that artificial intelligence is a resource that can significantly improve the efficiency of institutions, but that the human factor remains key, especially in the area of value-based and ethical decisions.
He emphasized that various artificial intelligence models are already used in his ministry, but that this has not led to job losses, but to faster and more efficient performance of tasks.
Andonovski stressed that the Government has a strategic approach to the development of technology, through the integration of artificial intelligence in national strategic documents and through the establishment of the National Center for Artificial Intelligence, financed with state funds and supported by the European Union and the academic community. As a key activity, he highlighted the preparation of a model of the Macedonian language, which will ensure greater accuracy in the processing of Macedonian texts and context.
Asked if artificial intelligence could replace civil servants, as Albania has such a minister, Andonovski said that this is a wrong step, and that citizens vote for someone who has a value system, who has a political profile and who must make decisions.
"I still believe that people should lead these processes, especially in politics," Andonovski emphasized.
State Auditor General Maksim Acevski presented the audit report, which covers the period 2019–2024 and analyzes institutions that are important for the development and use of artificial intelligence.
"The main question we ask is whether the public sector is prepared for the use of artificial intelligence. The report analyzes the strategic framework, legal basis, human resources and personal data protection," Acevski emphasized.
He emphasized that in previous years, around 6,1 million euros were invested in 48 projects related to this technology, but that they were not implemented in the public sector.
Acevski assessed that the state should create a clear register of projects, invest in modern hardware, train staff and other conditions for an effective use of technology. He added that public debate contributes to raising awareness about the importance of artificial intelligence and improving the services that institutions provide to citizens.
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