Data Centers & Local Power Strain: New York signed a one-year moratorium on permits for hyperscale data centers over 20 MW, citing grid strain and rising utility bills—part of a broader backlash that’s driven zoning fights and pauses in multiple states. Georgia Tech & Infrastructure: CleanSpark’s $6.6B, 20-year Georgia data center lease (175 MW) signals continued expansion beyond Bitcoin mining, with phased computing deliveries starting in late 2027. Cyber & Identity Fraud: LexisNexis warns deepfakes are accelerating fraud, with 1 in 100 failed identity checks involving fake documents, images, or liveness videos—raising pressure on onboarding security. Public Safety Tech: Sen. Jon Ossoff and Sen. John Cornyn introduced the Mystic Alerts Act to route wireless emergency alerts via satellite when cellular networks fail, after the Camp Mystic disaster. Health in Georgia: Georgia reported confirmed cyclosporiasis cases as the CDC tracks an “explosive” parasite outbreak across dozens of states. Privacy Enforcement: Attorneys general secured $18M from 23andMe over its 2023 genetic data breach, adding new data-protection requirements. Food & Sustainability: UGA researchers found proteins from marigold “waste” flowers can be heat-stable and functional, pointing to a potential sustainable ingredient stream.