What went right this week: the good news that matters

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1. **Study on Aging and Cognition (Yale University)**
– Researchers followed over 11,000 Americans aged 65+ for 12 years, monitoring cognitive and physical changes.
– Contrary to stereotypes, 32% showed cognitive improvement, 28% improved physically, and over half maintained or improved cognitive function.
– Dr. Becca Levy notes that while average data may show decline, individual results tell a different story, with many older adults getting better.
– Prior studies by Dr. Levy link negative age beliefs to worse health outcomes, suggesting positive attitudes toward aging can improve health.

2. **Vietnam’s AI Legislation**
– Vietnam passed legislation regulating artificial intelligence, the first Southeast Asian country to do so.
– Similar to the EU’s AI Act, the law requires clear labeling of AI-generated content and informs users when they interact with chatbots rather than humans.
– Internet safety groups welcome this but emphasize the importance of enforcement.
– South Korea was the first country to pass an AI law (January 2026).
– The US Pentagon has partnered with OpenAI, inciting backlash including millions pledging to stop using ChatGPT.

3. **UK Green Economy Growth**
– The UK’s green economy grew by 10.2% in the last year (2025), much faster than the overall economy’s 1.3% growth.
– Research by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) shows the green economy adds approximately £83.1 billion in gross added value.
– Each £1 generated in the green economy creates an additional £1.89 in the broader economy.
– CBI chief economist Louise Hellem states “you can’t have growth without green,” highlighting clean tech as crucial in the context of high energy prices and capital investment challenges.

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