AI & Economy: Armenia’s central bank says AI could reshape jobs and growth, with about 40% of roles in emerging markets highly exposed—success depends on closing gaps in skills, digital infrastructure, and regulation. Drug Discovery Push: Anthropic re-released updated Claude tools and launched “Claude Science,” an AI workbench aimed at speeding genomics and CRISPR-style research workflows. CNS Tech Deal: Lonza acquired Nona Biosciences’ TfR1 blood-brain barrier crossing technology to improve delivery of biologics for brain and central nervous system therapies. Drug Discovery + Platforms: Abu Dhabi Health partnered with MIT’s Koch Institute to accelerate AI-supported oncology research and translational innovation. AI Safety & Law: Minnesota’s new ban on “AI nudification” takes effect, enabling lawsuits over platforms enabling deepfake-style sexual content. Cyber/Scam Defense: Apple’s iOS 27 adds “Trust Insights,” warning apps about likely social engineering scams using mostly on-device signals. Energy & Industry: Hyundai Engineering won a major Kazakhstan gas processing project with QazaqGaz; UK-Mexico signed climate/energy/nature cooperation support. STEM in Practice: Exelon STEM Academies highlighted hands-on brownfield solar-powered infrastructure work; FUTO students toured Dangote Refinery, impressed by automation and scale. Tech in Public Life: Nigeria’s INEC says elections can’t rely on tech alone—voter education and misinformation control matter. World Cup Tech: VAR’s “Snicko” ball-touch sensing helped overturn Croatia’s late equalizer vs Portugal.