AI Policy Fight: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar unveiled a bill to ban artificial superintelligence and create a federal Department of AI, with a pause on advanced AI development until guardrails are in place. Maryland Data Center Guardrails: Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order setting five protections for data centers—grid and ratepayer safeguards, local economic benefits, community voice, environmental rules, and a public transparency dashboard—while moving to repeal a personal property tax exemption. AI in Courts: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office demanded $27,129 to complete a public records request about its use of AI software in court documents. Quantum & Federal Tech: Fermilab is partnering with Microsoft Quantum at a new Maryland makerspace to expand the QICK platform. Air Travel AI: FAA is piloting an AI tool (SMART) at BWI, Dulles, and Reagan National to help manage airspace and routes, while insisting humans remain in charge. NASA Research in Maryland’s Orbit: NASA selected the far-infrared PRIMA telescope mission for a new Probe Explorers class. Cybersecurity: Reuters reports hackers’ claims about stolen FBI data include sensitive personnel details and job assignments. Local Tech & Schools: Montgomery County moved early on all-day personal mobile device limits; Harford tested overnight device disabling and restricted access to YouTube/search. Education Misuse Case: A Worcester County schools official pleaded guilty to using a district purchase card for $118k in personal Amazon buys and altered invoices. Space/Geopolitics: US confirmed conventional weapons in Earth orbit as Xi’s state visit begins, with Trump greeting him at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.