AI Safety Debate: A former OpenAI/Anthropic researcher says leading AI labs are “gambling with our lives,” warning systems could outpace human control and even enable extreme harm. Public Oversight: Cincinnati City Council moves to restrict surveillance tech by demanding a 30-day report on how cameras, drones, and license plate readers are used, stored, and shared. Healthcare Tech: Great Plains Health deploys MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry to identify bacterial causes of sepsis in under a day, speeding targeted antibiotics. Research Funding: The NSF announces $1.5B+ for foundational science across disciplines, using a portfolio approach for both long-horizon and fast tests. Enterprise & Industry: Valley National Bank launches “Valley Foundry” to accelerate AI and cybersecurity adoption with startups and investors. Energy & Climate Tech: Bapco Energies rolls out Andium emissions monitoring for real-time methane detection. Space & Defense: Bulgaria and France sign a space cooperation deal linking satellite building with Arianespace launches, while Ukraine’s drone sector sees consolidation as Swarmer buys Ratel Robotics. Education & Skills: Stanford launches a Legal Engineering Academy to define how legal professionals should use technology.