AI & Business Strategy: A Pegasystems study says successful “agentic AI” rollouts start by reimagining business processes, not just cutting costs—teams need a clear plan and shared ownership. Tech Policy & Safety: The UK gives Apple, Google and other device makers a three-month ultimatum to turn on on-device tools blocking children from taking or sharing nude images, with fines and possible criminal liability looming. EU Tech Sovereignty: The European Commission unveils a major tech package—Chips Act 2.0, cloud/AI development rules, and an open-source strategy—aimed at reducing reliance on foreign hyperscalers. US–China Military-Tech Tensions: The Pentagon expands its Chinese military companies list, adding Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and others, warning of future contracting and purchasing limits. Big Tech Regulation Clash: Apple says the EU’s Digital Markets Act delayed Siri AI in the bloc, citing privacy and security safeguards it says the Commission rejected. Quantum & Cybersecurity: SK Telecom joins an EU Horizon Europe project to develop quantum key distribution using photonic chips plus AI. Health & Research AI: A JRBF/General Genomics/WashU collaboration will build an AI-enabled multi-omics platform for NF1 precision medicine. Space Tech Contract: KBR wins a $95M digital engineering contract for the US Space Force, using model-based systems engineering to speed mission decisions. Regional Tech Momentum: Massachusetts’ tech leaders pitch a real-world AI focus, while Boston’s “Tech Power Players” spotlights the pipeline.