Taiwan Security & Intelligence: Taiwan’s National Security Bureau launched a website inviting Chinese citizens to submit intelligence, backed by AI-generated messaging and a promise of tech-assisted filtering and follow-up. AI in Public Services: Seattle’s 911 system has reportedly used an AI tool from Denmark-based Corti to route some callers without telling the public, raising transparency and oversight concerns. AI Data Centers (Taiwan-Linked): Schneider Electric and Hon Hai/Foxconn plan to develop and scale next-gen AI data center infrastructure, combining Hon Hai’s systems know-how with Schneider’s power, cooling, and energy management. Semiconductors & Markets: Asian tech shares jumped after a US-Iran framework deal, lifting AI and chip names; Taiwan’s TSMC also rose. Trade & Standards: TÜV Rheinland expanded Tanzania’s PVoC coverage to include Greater China, easing conformity certification for exports. Defense Tech (Taiwan Drones): AeroVironment and Taiwan’s Ubiqconn will build a common drone control system to support Taiwan’s indigenous unmanned aircraft ecosystem. Local Innovation: Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an pitched a tech corridor in Singapore, linking smart-city resilience to AI investment. Health & Science: Researchers captured the elusive goblin shark on deep-sea footage, extending known sightings to the Central Pacific and deeper waters. Biotech Policy: The Pentagon’s WuXi AppTec classification dispute shows how US military-linked procurement rules are spilling into biotech.