AI Cybersecurity: Pakistan’s National CERT warns that “shadow AI” and unauthorized generative AI tools can leak sensitive data, source code, and credentials, and flags prompt-injection as a key threat. US AI Governance: President Trump’s “Super Intelligence Force” names Jay Clayton to coordinate federal AI engagement, aiming to manage AI-enabled threats and breach notifications without overregulation. STEM Education Push: Malaysia will place 300 scientists into 300 schools nationwide under its STI 100³ Year 2026 program to boost STEM interest, while Connecticut funds high-dosage math tutoring for 42 agencies. Neuroscience Breakthrough: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to optogenetics pioneers for a molecular switch that lets researchers control nerve cells with light. Health Tech Research: NYU Tandon and NYU Grossman launch a US center focused on plastics’ health and environmental impacts, including microplastics and chemical additives. Engineering & Water: A Cape Town “pee-cycling” urine-recovery system reaches the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation finals, turning stadium urine into fertilizer and reusable water. Tech Product & Privacy: Apple will tighten macOS Full Disk Access so apps need very explicit user action, citing growing risks from autonomous AI agents.