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Darwin AI has secured what it calls the nation’s first bulk purchase agreement for AI governance through Texas’ Department of Information Resources, giving eligible public organizations pre-negotiated pricing without a standalone procurement.

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Turkey has blocked access to major international eSIM providers, forcing tourists and business travelers to find new ways to stay connected.

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BankIslami hosted a reception in Karachi on Aug. 17 to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, drawing senior government, police, diplomatic and private-sector figures.

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World Masters Athletics will induct five masters athletes into its Gallery of Champions on Aug. 25 in Daegu, South Korea, during the World Masters Athletics Outdoor Championships.

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The Business Research Company says the global energy storage market will rise from $107.6 billion in 2025 to $123.9 billion in 2026, then reach $219.63 billion by 2030. The report points to EV charging buildout, renewable energy growth and grid…

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Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon has been named the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Fire Chief of the Year, recognizing more than three decades of leadership in northwest Harris County, Texas.

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Cloudforce is expanding its National Harbor headquarters by 15,000 square feet as demand for its nebulaONE AI platform accelerates and the company adds 250 jobs in Maryland.

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The Millennium Project has published a 169-page report on AGI issues, governance and 2035 scenarios, drawing on 55 AI experts, 335 futurists and experts from 65 countries.

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Pilot John International has launched a new ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration lab in New Bern, North Carolina, with nationwide mail-in service and local drop-off for eastern North Carolina customers.

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Entrepreneur and investor Karnika E. Yashwant said Quantum.Tech World 2026 in Boston felt like the early days of crypto, with strong technical promise but little clarity on near-term use cases.

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Gov Business Review named Elliot Cohen Communications the Top Public Relations and Government Communications Consultancy Firm for 2026. The recognition spotlights the Lake Worth, Florida firm’s work helping municipalities, public agencies and…

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Mexico’s Ransomware Task Force has endorsed a set of recommendations aimed at helping government, industry and civil society reduce ransomware risk.

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Dr. Brandeis Marshall is expanding three connected ventures aimed at helping organizations govern AI, helping people preserve human judgment in AI-heavy environments, and helping experienced Black women in data grow their influence.

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Sage Osterberg and Ulysses Kittilson’s novel A Red Age blends political satire, military fiction, speculative fantasy and alternate history inside a civilization of intelligent dinosaurs.

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Equine advocates from six countries used World Horse Day to condemn New South Wales’ aerial shooting of brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park. The dispute is now headed back to court July 17, with critics arguing the government is relying on…

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The National Space Society announced the winners of its 2026 Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Business Plan Competition and opened applications for the 2027 contest.

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FinOpsly launched a new AI Cost Governance platform on Aug. 12, 2026, aiming to help enterprises track, control and prove the value of AI spending across software, cloud, data and models.

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Resemble AI on August 12 launched DETECT-World, a new deepfake detector designed to spot fakes by checking whether audio and video align with physical reality.

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CDAO Government 2026 is set for Washington, D.C., bringing senior public sector data, AI and digital leaders together for two days of sessions on operationalizing AI, modernizing infrastructure and improving citizen services.

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More than 7,400 athletes from 106 countries will compete in Daegu, South Korea, from Aug. 21 to Sept. 3, 2026, in the largest World Masters Athletics Championships ever held in Asia. The event is expected to draw more than 11,000 visitors and…