This week in tech: April 24, 2026 – Headlines I’m watching and my thoughts

In this episode of The Tech Rundown, we cover major developments across AI, tech policy, and innovation in the DMV and beyond. Topics include a new free AI literacy course from the Department of Labor, a DMV-based VR autism therapy awaiting FDA review, and a new innovation space at Howard University’s College of Engineering. We also break down Apple’s upcoming leadership transition, OpenAI’s latest product updates including ChatGPT Images 2.0 and workplace AI agents, and new school screen time guidelines in Los Angeles. Plus, we look at a report on where AI is expected to create jobs, DC Startup Week speaker applications, and a local STEM open house at the Anacostia Library.

Today, I also spoke with Charles Allen about the bill he recently introduced to bring self-driving taxis to Washington, D.C.

More on that next week in my Tech Talk.

Let me know what you’d like to hear more of on the podcast.

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Journalist in the DMV (D.C., Maryland and Virginia)

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