AI & Industry Execution: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted AI agent progress is slower than expected and that internal restructuring “hasn’t really accelerated” as planned, with executives misjudging timing. Enterprise AI Delivery: Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic are sending thousands of engineers to customers’ offices to build AI systems on-site, signaling a shift from selling software to deploying teams. Cybersecurity & Sovereignty: Five Eyes warned AI is rapidly changing cyber risk and shrinking the window for response, raising concerns about dependence on overseas AI vendors. Health Tech: China reported brain-computer interface therapy using non-invasive sensors to help stroke patients regain movement through “motor imagery.” Sports Tech: FIFA confirmed VAR’s offside call in Portugal vs Croatia relied on technology embedded in the World Cup ball. Energy & Climate Tech: India’s National Institute of Solar Energy signed an MoU to advance solar, storage, and testing methods with industry partners. Policy & Privacy: UK plans for an EV mileage tax face pushback as officials consider avoiding “big brother” tracking, while critics warn manual odometer checks invite fraud. Business & Markets: HCL Technologies won a $1.14B AI contract for a European digital workplace rollout; Asian stocks rebounded as a weaker US jobs report eased rate-hike fears. Infrastructure Bottleneck: Philippines’ New Clark City passive ICT project hit a bidding failure, putting an AI hub timeline at risk.