AI Governance in Healthcare: A new wave of state laws is forcing human oversight for AI-driven coverage and clinical denials, with Georgia Tech and other providers facing a compliance readiness gap as insurers can’t rely on AI alone. Cybersecurity & Safety: Georgia Tech researchers unveiled FIRA, a tool to analyze drone crashes and determine whether tampered machine-learning models contributed to failures. Privacy Tech Under Fire: Online age checks are often weak or outsourced, and Georgia Tech researchers say many sites don’t truly enforce verification; meanwhile, Flock-style license plate camera debates keep spreading. Rural Health Funding: Georgia’s GREAT Health Phase 2 awards $30.6M to 26 organizations to expand rural hospitals, workforce, telemedicine, and health innovation. Data Centers vs Communities: Jefferson County residents packed a meeting to push back on potential data centers, while Fayette County clarified earlier water-usage claims tied to a major facility. Public Health Watch: Cyclospora concerns continue as officials warn about delayed symptoms and raw produce risk, with Georgia cases part of the broader picture. Energy & Industry Innovation: Georgia Tech research targets next-gen kraft pulp biorefineries, aiming to cut energy use and turn mill byproducts into higher-value products. Transportation Reality Check: A new study finds speeding saves little time but costs drivers more fuel and money. Local Engineering Milestone: AJ Picken earned Georgia’s Professional Engineer license after work on regional public and industrial projects.