The Download: why 2025 has been the year of AI hype correction, and fighting GPS jamming

In 2025, the AI industry is facing a "hype correction" as the technology matures and the promises made by top AI companies fall short. Quantum navigation is emerging as a solution to the military's GPS jamming problem, following disruptions caused by Russian interference in Ukraine. Additionally, the Trump administration is launching the US Tech Force program to attract engineers for government modernization efforts. Lawmakers are also investigating the impact of AI data centers on electricity costs.