AI Security: Pluto Security raised $42 million to help companies find and monitor AI agents across devices, cloud systems and business apps. A PwC survey found half of businesses feel least prepared for attacks targeting AI, including autonomous botnets, data poisoning and deepfakes. Cybercrime: U.S. authorities charged 14 people and seized more than 180 computers in a probe of alleged North Korean “laptop farms” that prosecutors say generated over $3 million through fraudulent remote IT jobs. Science: Machine learning helped Indian researchers identify 9,389 reactions on a copper catalyst, uncovering overlooked pathways that could improve conversion of CO₂ into fuels and chemicals. Tech Supply Chains: China’s new electronics industry plan aims to grow sector revenue to more than 30 trillion yuan by 2030, with higher R&D investment and stronger domestic supply chains. Digital Payments: Visa won preliminary approval to prepare a domestic card-clearing business in China, but still needs an operating license before processing local transactions. Connected Devices: Researchers warn AI could make computer worms harder to stop by tailoring attacks to each device’s vulnerabilities, especially in poorly secured smart-home gadgets.