Data Center Backlash Goes National: Opponents of AI-era data center expansion plan coordinated protests in at least 125 U.S. locations, pushing concerns about higher power bills, water use, and pollution. Surveillance Tech Under Fire in Georgia: The EFF says Flock Safety permanently shut down its “screaming detector” after sustained pressure, but critics note the microphones remain and alerts can still be triggered by software. Local Governance & Industry Pressure: Savannah-area environmental groups launched an updated “Warehouse Dashboard” tracking nearly 700 warehouse developments, as vacancy rates hover around 10% and construction accelerates near waterways and floodplains. Workforce & Research: The University at Buffalo won NSF funding totaling $950,000 to train the next generation in AI, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing, with partners including UGA. Public Health Watch: Taylor Farms expanded an iceberg lettuce recall tied to a cyclospora outbreak to 27 states, including Georgia. Policy & AI Economics: Sen. Raphael Warnock pressed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh on protecting workers and retirees from AI-driven economic uncertainty. Healthcare Quality: Memorial Health University Medical Center received an American Heart Association stroke-care award.