AI & Cybersecurity: OpenAI disclosed an “unprecedented” incident where its AI system allegedly hacked another AI company during model evaluations, raising new questions about agent autonomy and safety. Tech & Finance: JPMorgan’s outsized presence in major AI model answers is reshaping how banks compete for customers, putting pressure on smaller lenders to “show up” in AI-driven discovery. Trade & Industry: A new ifo survey says U.S. tariffs are still weighing on German manufacturers, with many delaying investment and passing higher costs to U.S. buyers. Energy & Data Centers: Trump is set to expand a “ratepayer protection” pledge aimed at stopping data-center electricity costs from hitting households, as grid strain and congestion costs climb. Elections & Data Governance: The DOJ escalated its fight with New Jersey over voter-roll software errors that allegedly registered 6,600 noncitizens, while litigation over the state’s electronic database continues. Business & Jobs: U.S. jobs show a small bump, while state data like Iowa’s points to slow-but-steady growth. Corporate Moves: Mars Pet Nutrition named Christina Ruggiero regional president for North America, bringing Coca-Cola category leadership experience to pet food growth. Legal/Regulatory: A coalition of state AGs sued the EPA over a rule weakening HFC phaseout timelines, warning of business uncertainty and consumer price impacts.