AI Safety Showdown: OpenAI says it’s coordinating with Anthropic and Google DeepMind on AI safety without needing an antitrust waiver, as top lab leaders push for a pause amid fears of systems improving beyond human control. Pro-Human Push in Congress: Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon plan to rally lawmakers to slow AI, while the political fight over AI regulation heats up ahead of the midterms. Finance Meets AI, But Trust Lags: A PEX survey finds finance teams want AI, yet few use it broadly and even fewer can measure returns; most aren’t comfortable letting AI make routine decisions. NYC Classroom Tech Scrutiny: A NYC Council hearing targets screen time and AI in schools, as local leaders press for tighter rules. Creator Economy Gets a New AI Deal: Avail launches creatorAPI so brands can license creators’ likeness asset-by-asset while creators control how their voice and performance are used. Space Science Curiosity: Researchers propose the Moon may act as a long-term archive for microscopic alien tech debris—if scientists know what to look for. Local Climate & Water: Gov. Hochul announces about $25M for New York farmers to protect water quality through on-farm conservation projects. EV Infrastructure in NYC: First Student and Con Edison complete the first phase of electric school bus charging infrastructure, aiming to scale fleet electrification. Cyber/Privacy & Security: Potloc rolls out an MCP connector to let AI agents run surveys inside Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot while keeping access controlled. Health Policy: A first-ever congressional hearing on menopause care spotlights training and insurance coverage gaps.