Cybersecurity in Schools: Evanston Township High School is still dealing with fallout more than a week after a ransomware attack, with experts pointing to AI-driven tactics that make phishing and intrusions harder to spot. AI + Surveillance Market: New market research projects rapid growth for AI video surveillance, driven by smart-city camera deployments and faster “at-the-edge” threat detection. Industrial Automation in Chicago: Automate 2026 is set to spotlight motion-control and factory automation, with companies like Regal Rexnord and Datalogic pushing AI-enabled sensing, safety scanning, and machine-vision tools. Data Centers vs. Climate Risk: A new analysis says nearly 80% of global data center capacity faces heightened climate hazards, raising long-term reliability and operating-cost concerns. Health Tech Research: Studies presented in Chicago add to the GLP-1 conversation—one review links weight-loss drugs to possible male fertility improvements, while another finds GLP-1 use can reduce physical activity unless exercise is emphasized. Illinois Weather & Tech Readiness: Severe tornadoes hit Illinois and Iowa, with reports of major damage and communications disruptions that underline the need for resilient emergency systems. Gun Tech in the Courts: A federal jury convicted a southern Illinois man over a home “mini gun factory,” including weapons made with 3D printing and other machining gear.