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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top  Today’s arenas are more than simple venues for games. They are live networks, with the seating area as only a part of the larger experience. This shift matters because it changes what teams and venue operators provide. Tickets still generate revenue, but in 2026, attention and the data it brings are the most valuable assets. Venues that connect fans, track movement, reduce hassles, and personalize screens and phones can improve the fan experience and boost profits.

Notices from government funding agencies about noncompliance with iEdison reporting obligations should be taken seriously — failure to comply can put patent ownership at risk. However, a good-faith effort to remediate reporting deficiencies is likely to resolve the situation.

On June 2, 2026, the White House issued a new Executive Order titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security.” The order arrives at a moment of significant public attention to the capabilities of next-generation AI systems and the cybersecurity risks they may present.