Students Turn Raw News Data Into Visual Stories at 2026 Newsmatics Hackathon in Brno

High school, undergraduate and graduate students competed over 24 hours to analyze news trends, forecast future cycles, and more

I am really glad that all teams successfully completed this year's hackathon.”

— Jakub Leps

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Students from across Brno, Czechia spent 24 hours turning raw news data from Newsmatics into creative visual presentations, sacrificing sleep to compete in the annual hackathon to win cash prizes.

The competition pushed students with IT and

AUVSI CEO Testifies on Risks of Chinese Robotics and AI

Securing America’s leadership in robotics will require both carrots and sticks.”

— AUVSI President & CEO Michael Robbins

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today warned Congress that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is executing a

Do Not Count On AI Companies To Police Themselves, Litteral LLP Partners Warn

Attorneys propose framework for monitoring AI developers and protecting whistleblowers and consumers.

AI will continue to have profound effects on our society and the world. We cannot leave it to tech giants alone to shape this future.”

— Sean L. Litteral

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It is well established that artificial intelligence ("AI") is becoming more ubiquitous as companies ramp up investment in infrastructure.

As a result of unequal access to information, the public—including those tasked with oversight—know little about the development and deployment of AI. Although AI

Scientists, Government, and Aviation Experts Call for Global Detection Network at the UAP Tracking and Detection Summit

UAP Detection and Tracking Summit

Speakers, including keynote U.S. Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO), say progress requires data, technology, and open scientific collaboration.

The next stage of inquiry must also consider the possibility of interaction with the intelligence behind these systems.”

— Reed Summers, Summit Organizer

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The UAP Detection and Tracking Summit convened an international coalition of scientists, engineers, researchers, and public-safety professionals calling for a global detection network to monitor Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) systematically. Participants emphasized a shift from debating the existence of UAP to building the scientific and technological infrastructure needed to detect, track, and analyze these phenomena.

Presented by The Human Institute, the 2026 Summit featured 34 experts across 14 sessions

Fab Foundation expands investment in STEM education across the U.S

Educators from the Washington D.C. area participate in a Fab Lab training session to learn how to use digital technologies in support of STEM education.

Support from Aramco broadens the Fab Foundation reach in Washington D.C. area

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Fab Foundation is supporting K-12 STEM education by providing its Fab-in-a-Box kits for sites across the Washington D.C area. These mobile low-cost, high impact, digital fabrication kits, generously funded by energy

FiscalNote Expands PolicyNote API to Deliver Complete, Primary-Source Trump Presidential Transcripts to AI Agents and Enterprise Systems

As executive action velocity accelerates, FiscalNote ensures enterprise AI agents can act on complete, authoritative presidential records from verified sources

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NOTE), a global leader in AI-driven policy and regulatory intelligence, today announced the expansion of its PolicyNote API to include its unique, comprehensive, real-time presidential transcript feed. Built for consumption by agentic AI, including adoption of the Model Context Protocol

HBS Releases National Redistricting Report Ahead of 2026 Election Cycle

The report covers 16 states where redistricting has occurred or a potential redraw still exists, with 435 congressional seats in the balance heading into the 2026 election cycle.”

— HBS CEO Andy Blunt

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HBS Executive Chairman and CEO Andy Blunt today released The Lines That Could Decide 2026, a state-by-state analysis of congressional redistricting activity currently underway across the country. The report covers 16 states where redistricting has occurred or a potential redraw still exists, with 435 congressional seats in the balance heading into the 2026 election cycle.

The report identifies a single Supreme Court case — Louisiana v. Callais — as the central variable shaping redistricting outcomes nationwide. Depending on how the justices rule, wholesale map changes could affect states well beyond Louisiana, though the lengthy wait for a decision suggests most states will have difficulty complying within the current election cycle. The report also details completed redraws in states including Ohio, North Carolina, Missouri, and Utah, as well as ongoing activity in Florida, Virginia, Texas, and California.

The Lines That Could Decide 2026 is available now through HBS Reports.