AI Policy Clash: Tech leaders and lawmakers push for AI guardrails and a slowdown, but President Trump dismisses the warnings as a “hoax,” arguing the only “guardrail” needed is a “strong and smart president,” while industry insiders warn superintelligence could outpace control. Market Shock: AI safety fears are rattling global tech stocks and bond markets as major firms keep funding data-center expansion, raising questions about how expensive AI capital will reshape returns. Legal Tech Survey: The ILTA 2026 survey finds law firms expanding gen AI use via internal task forces, but compliance risk and technology costs are becoming major concerns. Health Tech Breakthrough: University of Queensland researchers report lead-free indoor photovoltaic progress that could power wearable health sensors without batteries or frequent charging. Space Tech Push: NASA seeks proposals to mature lunar power, oxygen extraction, and in-space manufacturing for a sustainable moon base near the South Pole. Business & Regulation: Germany’s antitrust chief argues national regulators should play a bigger role in enforcing the EU’s Digital Markets Act as AI complicates digital competition. Public Safety Tech: Bulgaria’s road-safety action plan calls for unified enforcement, more electronic monitoring, and intelligent traffic management to cut fatalities. Local Tech in Action: Virginia Tech’s recruiting weekend drew strong prospects; Michigan Tech’s Keeley Nellis earns GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week and the team tops CCHA preseason polls. Tech for Everyday Life: A “tech ready” emergency guide stresses reliable messaging, Wi‑Fi calling, and charging plans when networks and power fail.