Defense Manufacturing: Drexel University is joining FutureTEX, a 10-year DoD-backed push (up to $480M) to modernize U.S. textile manufacturing, with Georgia Tech among core partners and work spanning AI design tools, digital modeling, and digital twin tech. Crypto Rulemaking: The SEC unveiled a proposed “Regulation Crypto Assets” framework, including two Securities Act exemptions and a conditional safe harbor aimed at clarifying when crypto fundraising may avoid “investment contract” treatment. Georgia Tech & AI in the Wild: Emory and Georgia Tech researchers tested a touchscreen, AI-controlled reward device with wild capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica, showing automated cognitive testing can work outside labs. Surveillance Backlash in Georgia: Atlanta-area residents and advocates renewed pressure on Flock Safety’s license-plate reader tech, while nearby communities elsewhere moved to restrict or cancel contracts over privacy and misuse concerns. Data Centers vs Communities: Statesboro council approved rezoning for a proposed Burkhalter Road data center (not final build approval), and the broader debate continues as cities weigh zoning, water, noise, and traffic impacts. Power & Climate: A report says data centers are increasingly turning to natural-gas power plants, potentially driving large emissions increases. Earthquake: A magnitude-3 quake was recorded near Dmanisi, Georgia.