AI & Cybersecurity: CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz says “the genie’s out of the bottle” on AI threats, pointing to how models already exist and must be defended against—after the company’s 2024 Falcon update triggered massive outages. Privacy & Surveillance: Flock Safety is offering employees a voluntary separation program as cities scrutinize license-plate camera networks over privacy, misuse, and rising vandalism costs. Energy & Manufacturing: Suniva closed an $835M raise to build a 4.5 GW solar cell factory in South Carolina, expanding U.S. cell capacity and supporting domestic-content incentives. Space Force Collaboration: Georgia Tech Research Institute opened a secure facility to work directly with the U.S. Space Force. Public Health: CDC reports U.S. measles cases rising to 3,471 in 2026, with most tied to outbreaks—raising the stakes for MMR coverage. Wildlife Tech: Georgia Sea Turtle Center used 3D printing to build a custom harness for a rehabbed green sea turtle. Governance & AI: Fulton County officials are using AI-detection tools to flag possible machine-written ordinances, sparking questions about how rules get drafted. Local Tech/Compliance: Propper AI completed SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA alignment milestones to support enterprise healthcare use.