AI Workforce Lab: Former Gov. Eric Holcomb and Gina Raimondo are co-chairing RAISE US, a $500M+ push to retrain workers for an AI-driven economy, with pilots and partnerships spanning states, employers, and universities. Energy Crunch for AI: A new report-style look at the AI boom’s biggest bottleneck points to power delivery and grid upgrades, arguing data centers are hitting physical infrastructure limits. Indiana EV/Manufacturing: Slate unveiled its $24,950 “blank slate” electric truck (and SUV options) with deliveries planned from its Warsaw, Indiana, manufacturing base in late 2026. Purdue Tech in the Real World: Purdue students in Indianapolis built a World Cup-themed pinball machine with partners in Germany, blending embedded computing with mechanical design. Local STEM & Education: Indiana Connections Academy graduated more than 1,000 students statewide, highlighting online learning supports and in-person community activities. Indiana Climate & Weather: Q&A with Illinois state climatologist Trent Ford links 2026’s tornado surge to broader patterns—and why forecasting and preparedness matter. Indiana Outdoors: A new guidebook, “Hike Indiana State Parks,” aims to map nearly 200 hiking trails across the state’s parks. Workforce Hiring Risks: An Indiana workforce equity CEO warns AI hiring tools can scale bias and miss qualified candidates when employers rely on the same flawed systems. Industry Watch: Michelin plans to shift most BFGoodrich output to its Fort Wayne site as it closes the Tuscaloosa plant by 2028, signaling wider pressure in the tire market.