AI Policing in India: Delhi Police’s facial recognition push has produced uneven outcomes, with many cases ending in acquittal or discharge and critics warning that automation is being used without a clear legal anchor. EU Consumer Safety Crackdown: The European Commission hit Temu with a record €200m fine for repeatedly failing to block illegal and dangerous goods, including unsafe electronics and toxic items. China Export Shock: China’s near-total sulphuric acid export curbs are rattling fertiliser, mining and energy supply chains, with markets already tracking tightening volumes. AI Chip Labor Power: In South Korea, “immense” leverage from AI chip workers is driving pay disputes as Samsung and SK hynix ride the memory boom. Semiconductor Self-Reliance Push (India): NITI Aayog warns India’s chip ecosystem covers only a small share of demand and urges a shift toward advanced packaging and system integration. Thermal Hardware for AI: Japan’s Furukawa Electric plans a Philippines expansion to boost heat-sink and thermal management output for AI data centers. Recycling & Fire Risk: US localities are ramping education on lithium-ion battery disposal after garbage truck fires tied to improper trash handling. Workplace Tech Security: Amazon warehouse theft cases in Bridgewater highlight ongoing risks around high-value electronics. Sustainable Sensors: Researchers printed biodegradable magnetic field sensors using iron/iron oxide and bio-based materials like cellulose and starch.