Tbilisi “Government City” Oversight: Georgia’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze has set up a special interagency commission to coordinate construction of the “Government City” project, with the Speaker and multiple ministries plus Tbilisi municipal bodies in the leadership chain. South Caucasus Security Outlook: A new analysis argues the region is in “de facto peace” after Armenia-Azerbaijan breakthroughs, but warns legal normalization, borders, humanitarian issues, and corridor rivalries still keep stability fragile. Kremlin Media Influence: A report says Russia is building a global pipeline of Russia-trained journalists, increasingly using AI-focused training to scale narratives and extend influence beyond Russia’s borders, including in the South Caucasus. AI Bioweapons Risk Warning: An op-ed warns that AI + biotech could let low-skill actors design and scale dangerous pathogens via remote “cloud” labs, raising urgent preparedness concerns. Georgia Tech Talent: TBC-backed Georgian students won two medals and two honorable mentions at IOI 2026 in Tashkent, highlighting continued STEM pipeline support. Local Tech/Infrastructure: Silknet has started construction of a Tier-3 data center in Tbilisi, signaling continued growth in local digital infrastructure. Regional Tech Education: Azerbaijan and Georgia jointly developed a training program for Azerbaijani-language primary teachers in Georgia, with registration open Aug 17–24. Crypto Regulation Watch: EU sanctions updates extend crypto-related restrictions, including transaction bans tied to platforms in Georgia and other jurisdictions.