Forget sleepy suburbs, Maryland is now a cybersecurity hotspot! Fueled by AI's double-edged sword and looming quantum threats, innovative startups are booming, attracting major investment and shaping the future of digital defense. Discover how Maryland is tackling the toughest challenges in cybersecurity.

Forget chatbots, China's cooked up something called 'Manus' – an "AI agent" that Bloomberg's seen in action. Early reports suggest it's not just answering questions, but actually *doing* things: booking flights, managing schedules, even making decisions. Is this the grown-up digital assistant we've been promised, or just another demo? We explore the hype, the potential, and the big questions 'Manus' raises about our AI future.

China's top universities are dramatically increasing enrollment in AI, quantum computing, and semiconductor research. Driven by a push for tech independence amidst global tensions, this massive expansion signals a major shift in the global tech landscape. Will this investment propel China to tech leadership?

AI was meant to be cybersecurity's hero, but it's also arming cybercriminals. Uncover how generative AI is unleashing a wave of sophisticated malware and phishing attacks, and what you need to know to stay safe in this new AI-powered threat landscape.