The Download: seafloor science and military chatbots
MIT Technology Review · 6 May 2026

The Download: seafloor science and military chatbots

Plus: Elon Musk pushed OpenAI to go commercial, its president has testified. This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. Last week, two oblong neon submersibles started to descend nearly 6,000 meters into t


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Recent advancements in seafloor science highlight the intersection of technology and exploration, while military chatbots raise questions about the future of AI in defense. Additionally, Elon Musk's influence on OpenAI's commercial direction underscores the complexities of leadership in tech innovation.


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