The Download: computing’s bright young minds, and cleaning up satellite streaks

MIT Technology Review highlights 35 young computing innovators under 35 who are advancing scientific progress with new AI chips and datasets. The Vera Rubin Observatory, aiming to create a detailed time-lapse of the universe, faces challenges from satellite streaks affecting image quality. Meredith Rawls, a research scientist, is working to protect the observatory's mission from this issue. In other tech news, China accuses Nvidia of anti-monopoly violations, the US nears a TikTok deal, and ChatGPT usage trends are explored. Additionally, advancements in AI, driverless cars, EV sales, fusion reactors, and space cleanup are discussed.