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Blackstone president Jon Gray is preparing what is described as a once-in-a-century investment push into artificial intelligence. The plan signals the private equity giant's intent to deploy major capital into AI infrastructure and data centers as the technology reshapes markets. Gray, one of the firm's most senior strategists, is positioning Blackstone to capture a leading role in financing the AI buildout.

A federal judge and a senior Justice Department official clashed during a court hearing over the removal of trees at a golf course in Washington, DC. The exchange centered on the government's decision to clear the trees, with the judge questioning the move and the DOJ official defending it. The confrontation has drawn attention to the dispute over the project at the capital course.

Rabab Fatima has taken up her post as the United Nations' envoy to Afghanistan, a senior diplomatic role overseeing the UN's engagement with the country. The appointment places her at the center of international efforts on humanitarian aid, human rights and political engagement with the Taliban administration at a sensitive moment for Afghanistan's future.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies has appointed Chris Fall as Vice President of its Economic Security and Technology Department. In the role, Fall will lead the think tank's work on the intersection of technology policy and economic security, areas of growing focus for Washington analysts tracking competition with China, supply chains, and emerging tech regulation.

Blair Levin has joined the NYU Center on Technology Policy as a Senior Fellow. The announcement came via the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society. Levin, a long-time broadband policy figure and former Federal Communications Commission official, is expected to contribute to the center's work on technology and telecom policy issues.

A senior center is offering programming that combines food, travel and educational activities for older adults. Details about specific events, dates and locations were not provided in the report. Community senior centers commonly use such mixed programming to encourage social engagement and lifelong learning among retirees.

Blair Levin has joined the NYU Center on Technology Policy, per a Fierce Network report. Levin is known in telecom policy circles for his work on US broadband strategy, including his role at the Federal Communications Commission and authoring the National Broadband Plan. His move to the New York University center adds a senior policy voice to its roster.