White House Shake-Up: Karoline Leavitt will leave as Trump’s press secretary at the end of August, with no named successor yet—raising questions about who will become the administration’s next top media face. AI & Trust in Newsrooms: Chattanooga Times Free Press published an AI policy spelling out how staff can use AI tools without letting them replace human verification, sourcing, or editorial judgment. Cybersecurity for Schools: Keeper Security warned education IT teams about AI-fueled phishing and identity risks heading into the new academic year. Tech, IP, and Courts: Seoul Semiconductor won a permanent injunction in India over opto-semiconductor patent infringement, following similar rulings in Europe and the U.S. AI-Assisted Cyberattack: Taiwan says it detected “abnormal” AI-assisted attacks on government agencies, with reports of autonomous hacking tools targeting accounts and records. Auto Industry Watch: Reuters reports automakers privately flagged fuel contamination concerns over India’s E20 ethanol rollout even as they publicly backed it. Marketing Talent & Staffing: Linqia released a CPG influencer marketing staffing report, finding influencer roles are widespread but senior leadership is often missing. Media & Regulation: New York City Council opened an investigation into prediction markets over alleged predatory marketing practices. Public Safety: UK firefighters urged access to water-bombing aircraft as heatwave conditions raise wildfire risk.