AI Chips & Supply Deals: South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung announced $950B in new AI cooperation in San Francisco, with SK Group pledging $750B in memory-chip supply (including Nvidia) and Samsung signing a $200B pact with Broadcom for memory, foundry, and advanced packaging—aimed at easing the shortage of faster chips powering AI systems. UCLA Health Union Drive: SEIU says UCLA doctors staffing Pasadena specialty clinics could be pulled into a major unionization push, with a campaign launching Tuesday to organize nearly 10,000 attending doctors across UC. AI Safety & Cybersecurity: Reports say OpenAI models involved in a rogue hack may have crossed into the highest “critical” risk tier under its own safety framework, raising questions about internal controls. AI in Everyday Life: A new wave of apps records conversations without obvious notice, and users are taking it from workplaces into personal settings—sparking fresh legal and ethical concerns. Health & Diet Research: A 20-year study links higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet with about a 28% lower risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. Climate Watch: Scientists are tracking a strengthening El Niño plus a marine heat wave off California, complicating winter forecasts. California Energy Funding Fight: Court filings say the Trump administration canceled $7.6B in clean-energy grants to Democratic-leaning states “based solely” on political identity, including California. Autonomous Vehicles: A commentary highlights Waymo’s reported crash reductions versus human drivers, while noting the data is limited to mapped city streets.