AI & Jobs: Nearly 200 economists, researchers and tech leaders warned policymakers that AI could automate millions of jobs in just a few years, risking a split between tech elites and a “permanent underclass,” and urged faster guardrails and incentives. Sustainability & Data Centres: A “neocloud” push for AI compute is colliding with sustainability promises as hyperscalers face shareholder pressure over energy and emissions while new GPU-focused firms expand capacity. Housing Policy: Iceland-relevant debate echoes a wider theme: the first major housing law in decades is criticized for skipping the renter fixes economists say are most urgent. Energy Transition (Hydrogen): Iceland’s geothermal-driven green hydrogen work gets fresh attention, with reports pointing to milestone progress and potential cost targets for SOEC-linked projects. Maritime & Logistics: CMA CGM’s FedEx Supply Chain deal hints at new ocean-and-air capacity arrangements, signaling fresh competition for air cargo capacity. Automation & Manufacturing: JBT Automated Systems rebrands as FORMOVA, positioning its mobile automation and orchestration push for manufacturing and logistics. Iceland in Culture: The Iceland-shot, Nolan-directed “The Odyssey” highlights Iceland’s role in major international productions, with filming across multiple countries including Iceland. Space Weather: Solar flare image recovery research reopens 16 years of previously unusable data as CMEs continue to batter Earth’s magnetosphere. Media Export: Icelandic-Portuguese thriller “Cold Haven” lands in Australia via SBS On Demand, extending the reach of Nordic island storytelling.