The Download: cut through AI coding hype, and biotech trends to watch

The article discusses the current debate surrounding AI-powered coding, with some arguing it boosts productivity while others warn of potential long-term maintenance issues. Tech giants are heavily investing in large language models for coding, but the reality is more complex than initially thought. Additionally, the piece highlights biotech trends for 2026, including gene editing in babies and resurrecting genes from ancient species. MIT Technology Review also provides insights into upcoming AI trends for the year.