AI & Society: Google and Meta both pushed consumer AI agents this week—Google’s Creative Collective adds family collaboration, while Meta’s Muse aims to run multi-step personal tasks—fueling fresh debate about how much agency people should hand over. Arts & Culture Spotlight: George Lucas’ Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened in Los Angeles with a star-studded gala featuring Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio and more, spotlighting illustration and storytelling as cultural power. Creative Freedom Under Pressure: Sri Lanka’s counter-terrorism unit summoned a Tamil actor over a film appearance, raising alarms about surveillance and artistic expression. Language, Youth & Tech: Abu Dhabi’s Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries heard calls to invest in Arabic education and digital tools, including AI, so young people can use the language naturally. Local Arts & Community: Austin Public Library marked its centennial with art-led community pride, while South Florida’s Art Gallery 21 celebrated 15 years with a juried exhibit opening. Heritage & Repatriation: Nigeria’s Olugbile Holloway made TIME100 Art for repatriation work tied to the Benin Bronzes return. Music & Identity: Sting said he doesn’t feel AI competition in music, arguing AI lacks lived experience and emotional stakes.