Map Accuracy Fight: Africa is pushing back on Google Maps’ Mercator projection, arguing it makes the continent look far smaller than it is, and backing a “Correct the Map” shift toward the Equal Earth projection. Kids Online Safety: In the Philippines, Sen. Robin Padilla renewed calls to fast-track a Children’s Safety in Social Media Act amid fears of internet-driven radicalization. Cybercrime Crackdown: Montenegro arrested an Iran-linked hacker wanted by the US, accused of cyberattacks on 150+ US universities since 2013. AI for Child Protection (Offline): Telangana’s Cyber Security Bureau rolled out an offline AI system to analyze child exploitation reports without sending sensitive data to regular tools. Identity for Agents: Proof launched x401, an open protocol so websites can verify who AI agents are and what they’re allowed to do. Local Tech Governance: Kingston, Canada, is reviewing a councillor-created “City Works” portal meant to speed up citizen reporting with photos and location tagging. Consumer Tech Tip: Apple updated guidance for stolen iPhones, stressing Lost Mode and not displaying a phone number on the lock screen.