AI & Security: Anthropic warns advanced AI could bring “catastrophic or existential risks,” while reports also flag Meta’s Muse privacy missteps and OpenAI model safety concerns—raising fresh questions about how fast AI is outpacing safeguards. AI in Warfare: A “kill chain” story highlights how bad or misread battlefield data, amplified by AI, can trigger deadly decisions in minutes. Child Online Safety: A UN panel organized by Türkiye urged stronger international rules for children online, with Serbian first lady Tamara Vučić calling for education and responsible tech use alongside tougher governance. Health in the Balkans: Despite similar cancer incidence to Western Europe, Balkan patients die more often, with experts pointing to late diagnosis, weak primary care, and limited access to advanced diagnostics—an issue Serbia can’t ignore. Energy Transition: Wood Mackenzie says Europe will top 80% zero-carbon generation by 2030 but miss renewables targets, with data centres and electrification driving demand growth. Serbia Tech & Innovation: Niš’s startup ecosystem won “Fastest-Growing” status in 2026, signaling momentum beyond Belgrade and Novi Sad. Digital Infrastructure & Business: A1 Serbia positions itself as a regional digital hub, pushing 5G/fibre plus cloud, cybersecurity, data, IoT and software for SMEs. Governance & Tech Policy: Serbia’s election cycle is heating up after Vučić’s resignation bid for prime minister, while media monitoring for the campaign remains contested—both could shape how tech policy and regulation land.