AI Policy & Cybersecurity: Rhode Island College’s cybersecurity leaders warn that AI regulation is slipping as Congress hesitates while the U.S.-China tech race accelerates. Public Safety Robotics: ICE is weighing purchases of Boston Dynamics Spot robot dogs, drawing protests over escalation and use in enforcement. Retail Tech & Labor: San Jose is considering rules for self-checkout—staffing ratios, item limits, and keeping a staffed lane open—after theft and worker-safety concerns. Offshore Wind: Revolution Wind installed its final turbine, a milestone for Rhode Island and Connecticut even as federal actions have slowed new projects. Health Research & Care: URI College of Nursing added a palliative care nurse scientist to its faculty, while URI researchers recruit Rhode Island women for the StrengthenHER study to prevent age-related muscle loss. Air Quality Monitoring: NASA’s TEMPO satellite is delivering near-real-time hourly “chemical weather” snapshots to track pollution over North America. RI Tech & Data Governance: A new Connecticut law tightens how license-plate reader data can be shared and searched across state lines, with Rhode Island in the mix. Local Business Tech: Watsco plans to acquire The Granite Group, expanding plumbing/HVAC distribution across RI and neighbors. Housing & Screening Tech: LeaseRunner reports that portable tenant screening rules can still produce very different outcomes depending on the underlying data model. Education & Community: Drake Maye and Ann Michael funded Amazon classroom wish lists for all 54 teachers and support staff at a Providence elementary school.