AI & Books: Tech giants are reportedly buying rare books and shredding them after scanning, aiming to train models while avoiding “AI slop” and “model collapse.” Art & Safety/Community: Lollapalooza Chicago’s Day 3 was disrupted by heavy rain and flooding, forcing major schedule changes and set cuts. Disability & Inclusion: Bulgaria’s “Different and Together” exhibition spotlights residents of a home for adults with physical disabilities, using art to push visibility and participation. Culture & Identity: Yogyakarta’s “Jejak Warna” exhibition brings neurodivergent artists into the creative economy, pairing art shows with talks and family support. Creative Economy & Policy: Singapore’s trade chief and officials pushed ASEAN digital priorities, including rules for cross-border e-commerce, payments, cybersecurity, and AI. Art That Challenges Narratives: A Cape Town winter festival returns with “Ctrl + Z,” using art to confront racism, patriarchy, inequality, and environmental harm. Music & Branding: Guinness extended its partnership with Jamaican dancehall star Govana across the Caribbean. Arts & Society: A review of Tate Modern’s Frida Kahlo show criticizes how the exhibition downplays her politics and radical context.