Geothermal Energy Upgrade: ClimateMaster says its geothermal heating and cooling systems are cutting energy use by about 57% in a $63M modernization at Fort Sill, upgrading 1,700+ military homes with smart controls. Privacy & Surveillance Backlash: China’s cyberspace regulator proposes independent oversight committees for big tech to monitor data collection and privacy, while in the U.S. Alabama lawmaker Shane Stringer blasts Flock Safety cameras as “revenue generators,” and Madison Square Garden-area advocates rally to ban biometric scanning in public venues. Retail Face Recognition Tests: Woolworths trials facial recognition in New Zealand as it studies use in Australia, as privacy regulators scrutinize the tech. AI in Education: ElevenReader turns PDFs and articles into realistic audio for students, and U.S. law schools like Georgia’s are tightening AI and device rules. Cyber Insurance Staffing: Cowbell appoints Ellen Brookes as Australia claims specialist to expand local cyber incident support. Space Infrastructure: Rocket Lab is onboarded to the U.S. Space Force’s $981M NITE-STAR test and training program, and Firefly Aerospace wins a NASA spacecraft processing contract. Tech Governance & Trust: LAUSD’s former superintendent resigned after scrutiny of a $6M AI chatbot investment, and a study finds AI search answers vary widely across major platforms.