DeFi investors pulled $14B following North Korea-linked hacks on Aave and Drift. Global CO2 levels hit a record 431 ppm, fueled by rising AI data center demand. In tech, AWS is previewing AI agents for virtual desktops despite high token costs, while Telus faces backlash for using AI to mask call-center accents. Meanwhile, India's regulator issued a cybersecurity alert regarding AI-driven threats.