Who gets to explain Afrobeats? Spotify's AI-powered song summaries may seem like another streaming feature, but they reveal a much bigger shift. As platforms begin interpreting music instead of simply recommending it, the industry faces an uncomfortable question about culture, authority and who owns the story behind the sound.

Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has sparked headlines after claiming his AI “minister,” Diella, is “pregnant” with 83 AI assistants — one for each Socialist MP. Beyond the theatrics, this move offers a rare look at how governments may soon blend politics, power, and artificial intelligence.