AI Regulation Debate: Lawmakers are pushing for new rules and even a dedicated federal AI oversight body, with a fresh push to pause the most advanced systems until guardrails exist. US-China Tech Security: Bipartisan bills aim to block Chinese-made optical transceivers from sensitive US government AI systems, targeting parts that power data-center connectivity. Workforce Funding via Tech Taxes: Sen. Mark Kelly’s “AI Horizon Fund” proposal would tax digital ads, AI-generated data use, and AI “excess profits” to support workers. Foreign Ownership Probe: A US CEO was arrested for allegedly hiding Russian control of software sold to multiple federal agencies. Defense Drone Training: The UK and Ukraine’s “Avengers AI Labs” are partnering to train battlefield-drone AI using Ukraine’s wartime data. On-Prem Tech Reality Check: A practical guide argues upgrades should start from business needs, not just aging hardware. Local Tech Governance: Dutchess County officials withdrew support for Flock license-plate tech after public backlash. Meta Holograms: Meta debuted more realistic smartphone-scanned holograms for WhatsApp calls and Ray-Ban Display glasses. Public Safety Tech: Detroit is testing traffic-light systems that prioritize fire trucks using GPS, cloud, and cellular links. Education & Screens: Utah’s school board weighs whether cellphone bans help or hinder technological literacy. AI Risk in Finance: A report warns Big Tech’s AI boom is increasingly funded with guarantees that can hide debt-like risk. Space AI Hardware: Google plans to test custom AI chips in orbit on a SpaceX mission to explore space-based AI data centers.