AI Policy & Safety: Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) unveiled the Stop Rogue AI Act, pushing for national standards on controlling AI agents, with the government testing models before they’re released. Higher Ed & Research: Stony Brook named Donghee Yvette Wohn as the inaugural chair of its new Department of Technology, AI and Society, aiming to study how AI shapes online behavior and society. Aviation Tech: The FAA plans to roll out an AI system called SMART (Strategic Management of Airspace Routes and Trajectories) to help manage air traffic and reduce delays by forecasting congestion. Defense Tech: Lockheed won $76.6M for continued design work on the next-gen Trident II D5LE2 nuclear missile, with work spread across multiple states including New Jersey. Cyber/AI Risk Debate: A new report highlights how an AI-assisted assessment reportedly produced a false claim about a ship carrying nuclear-related components—raising questions about how fast tools can outpace human checks. Sustainability & Packaging: PureCycle expanded PureFive-based packaging with SnapPack Square EVO, timed with New Jersey’s rising recycled-content rules. STEM Recognition: Six Indian American students, including Praadhyumn Indaana of Montvale, NJ, earned Davidson Fellows awards for science and tech projects. Local Tech/Industry: NJIT’s volleyball story and other non-tech items aside, the week’s strongest NJ tech signal is clear: more AI guardrails, more AI in public systems, and more research translating tech into real-world impact.