The Download: cutting AC emissions, and nature’s drug designer

MIT Technology Review discusses the environmental impact of air conditioning and the development of solid-state cooling alternatives. Additionally, it reports on Anthropic's global shutdown of its top AI models following a US government directive.
Why it matters
The piece highlights the tension between technological progress, environmental sustainability, and national security regulations.
Plus: Anthropic has shut down access to its top models after a US directive.
The reporting is technical and objective, focusing on industry trends and regulatory impacts.
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