AI Security: Apple is pushing critical iOS/macOS fixes earlier as AI-powered attacks speed up phishing and vulnerability hunting, urging users to update fast. Defense Tech: India’s new Army chief Dhiraj Seth laid out a “VIJAY” roadmap to build a technology-enabled future force. Workforce & Sovereignty: The EU launched quantum, GenAI, and virtual-world skills academies to grow homegrown talent for tech independence. Cyber Policy: Australia’s hate-speech experts warn that policing anti-Semitic content is still hard under current laws, even as harmful posts spread. Markets & Chips: Taiwan-US air cargo remains tight on sustained AI and semiconductor shipments, while South Korea’s tech stocks slid on profit-taking amid US-Iran uncertainty. Energy & Industry: A hyperspectral drone imaging platform is moving from Horizon-funded research into commercial mining use, aiming to cut exploration turnaround from weeks to near-immediate results. Healthcare Tech: UPMC Chautauqua rolled out robotic-assisted knee replacement to improve precision using pre-op imaging and real-time guidance. Corporate Moves: Alcatel-Lucent appointed a new CTO to drive AI-powered infrastructure and cloud communications. Global Investment: Investors are bullish on China’s tech, pointing to heavy AI data-center spending and domestic supply goals.