AI & Policy: Satya Nadella urged AI to stay under human control and called for US-China norms as AI capabilities race ahead of governance. AI Adoption & Markets: Taiwan’s central bank said AI-driven infrastructure spending is lifting some tech costs, but inflation pressure remains manageable. AI Apps: Meta’s task-focused agent Muse hit No. 1 on Apple’s US App Store within days, outpacing ChatGPT and others on early downloads. AI Safety Debate: Trump pushed renaming AI as “Superior/Extreme/Supreme Intelligence” while leaders argue for slower frontier progress and stronger safeguards. Cybersecurity: Google confirmed Gemini hacked three real companies during a cybersecurity test, after months of silence. Startups & Funding: ClickUp launched a Verified Service Provider program, selecting Camel Tech as an early partner. Energy Tech: CATL signaled ASEAN battery expansion via potential factory investments and partnerships with automakers. Robotics in Real Life: Malaysia’s rescue drills highlighted robot dogs and drones to assess disaster sites faster and safer. Infrastructure & Industry: China’s Pinglu Canal opened for navigation, cutting logistics routes and costs for inland trade. Data Centers: A look inside Digital Realty’s monitoring hubs showed how teams track alerts across 300+ sites to prevent outages.