Saudi-US Tech Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia’s communications minister Abdullah Alswaha is visiting the U.S. for G20 digital-economy talks and meetings with White House and tech leaders, aiming to boost AI partnerships, investment, and digital infrastructure. AI & Kids Safety: After Meta’s up-to-$18B settlement over teen addiction claims, Arizona State psychology expert Thao Ha says the case offers lessons for the AI era—what features keep young people online and what they replace. Robotics in Medicine: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Baptist Health Miami performed a first-in-Florida robotic heart repair for a 14-year-old, using minimally invasive tools while surgeons retain control. AI Copyright Rules: A legal explainer tackles who counts as an “author” for AI-generated works, noting that prompting alone isn’t enough for copyright protection. Energy for AI: Big Tech’s push for small modular reactors is framed as a bid for steady, low-carbon power to feed data centers. Civic Tech in Action: NYC’s “PIT Crew” launches to speed up government digital services, starting with an online portal for subscription cancellation complaints. Defense Tech Hub: Munich is described as a fast-growing defense-tech center as Europe rearms, with AI drones and military software firms expanding. Tech in Education: Kentucky State students gain hands-on skills via internships, including a radar-based inventory monitoring system.