AI & Math Tensions: OpenAI says it’s pulling sponsorship from Caltech’s Mathathon after mathematicians accused AI firms of “slop mathematics” and disputed claims around AI-assisted breakthroughs. Public Safety Tech: Colorado Springs police used an anti-drone system to monitor drones during a major balloon event, while Pinellas County rolled out “Glance” tech that turns traffic lights green for emergency vehicles to cut response delays. Privacy vs Surveillance: Tempe is considering limiting automatic license plate reader use, and Fort Wayne approved traffic-detection cameras framed as non-license-plate tech. STEM Education Push: Sisters in STEM is hosting a K-8 event, and Northern Colorado students got hands-on exposure to robotic surgery and hospital tech. Infrastructure & Engineering: Florida’s Sunshine Skyway Bridge is getting a sensor-based digital twin for long-term monitoring, and the Agua Negra Tunnel project is advancing advanced tunneling to link Argentina and Chile. Policy & Governance: Nigeria’s privacy group is demanding independent audits and stronger safeguards for election tech ahead of 2027. Tech in the Real World: UK stations trial live translation for announcements to passengers’ headphones using broadcast audio plus AI translation. Research & Industry: Dell raised its AI server outlook again on surging demand, and Michigan State broke ground on a new engineering and digital innovation center.