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NEWSMIT Tech Review AI·5/6/2026

The Download: seafloor science and military chatbots

This edition of The Download covers technological advancements, including inexpensive seafloor-hopping submersibles poised to advance deep-sea science and mining. The title also alludes to military chatbots, indicating AI's role in military applications.

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NEWSMIT Tech Review AI·5/1/2026

Inexpensive seafloor-hopping submersibles could stoke deep-sea science—and mining

NOAA's research vessel Rainier is mapping the Pacific seafloor between Australia and South America to find critical mineral deposits. This month-long mission will use seafloor-hopping submersibles for deep-sea science and mining.

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