AI Data Centers & Water Use: Nvidia unveiled a new liquid cooling architecture aimed at cutting energy and water use in next-gen AI “factories,” though researchers warn the broader water footprint starts well before models run. Workplace Surveillance Tech: A new California bill would regulate invasive AI and movement-tracking tools used by employers, targeting systems that can infer sensitive info and nudge worker behavior. Autonomous Mobility Beyond Robotaxis: PIX Moving is pitching “moving spaces” that turn autonomous vehicles into modular, reconfigurable city venues—shifting the focus from driverless rides to programmable urban services. Medical Tech Progress: HeartBeam completed enrollment early in its heart-attack detection pilot, and CareDx closed its acquisition of Naveris to expand precision diagnostics for viral-mediated cancers. Robotic Pharmacy Startup: Palo Alto’s Queue emerged from stealth with $18.6M to automate prescription filling without a pharmacist on-site. California Policy Watch: New laws take effect July 1, including rules on added-sugar icons at chain restaurants and a ban on louder streaming ads for California viewers. AI Governance & Access: California struck a deal to give state agencies Claude access at half price, alongside a new state AI job-loss tracker. Climate & Health Research: UC Davis will set a benchmark for measuring airborne nanoplastic health risks, as El Niño-related seabird die-offs raise alarms for California ecosystems.