The Download: seafloor science and military chatbots

Inexpensive seafloor-hopping submersibles by Orpheus Ocean are mapping the Pacific Ocean's seafloor for mineral deposits, potentially revolutionizing deep-sea science and mining. Meanwhile, AI-powered conversational tools are being used in military war rooms for decision-making, raising concerns about AI-generated errors and transparency. The rise of synthetic turf installations is causing worries about environmental pollution due to microplastics. Elon Musk's push for OpenAI to go commercial and the development of AI agents by Google and Meta are also significant tech developments.