Chile Tech & Science: Codelco and SQM are budgeting $3bn for new lithium extraction tech at their Atacama Desert JV, with an environmental impact study planned for June and a focus on direct lithium extraction plus reinjection to protect the salt flat’s balance. AI & Governance: Chile’s Competition Authority case keeps moving as Pluxee acknowledges a filing tied to alleged anticompetitive conduct in employee benefits (2013–2021), while separate coverage highlights how AI-generated policy drafts can go wrong when references are fabricated. Cybersecurity: Latin American cybercriminals are increasingly targeting government agencies and contractors, with Chile named among countries facing regionally tailored attacks and data monetization. Astronomy (Chile-based): ESO’s Very Large Telescope in Chile is behind a striking “artificial stars” laser image used to correct atmospheric distortion, and separate reporting looks at how tiny quantum computers could enable supersized telescope arrays. Health: A study using UK Biobank data (including Chilean researchers) links small daily habits—like slightly longer sleep and brisk extra walking—to lower heart-attack risk. Energy & Industry: A new report says clean-energy manufacturing capacity now overshoots demand, pushing down renewable prices even as countries including Chile respond with adoption policies. Crime (Chile link): Argentine police arrested two Chileans suspected in a transnational gang targeting burglaries of high-profile athletes, with extradition requested by the U.S.