The Download: A Smoking ‘Endgame’ and a New Elizabeth Bear Story⭐8

UK generational tobacco ban might fail but gains support; EU spyware targets lawmaker; new Elizabeth Bear story.

The Download: Brain-Melting Heatwaves and Unprecedented OpenAI Restrictions⭐8

Heatwaves harm brain function, causing irritability and violence as experts race to understand why. Plus: unprecedented OpenAI restrictions under Trump.

The Download: The Future of Chipmaking and Anthropic’s Government Clash⭐9

Inside ASML’s $400 million chipmaking machine and its key role in the AI era, plus Anthropic’s clash with regulators over data-sharing rules.

Chip Industry Week In Review⭐7

Chip demand surges, AI hardware advances, packaging innovations, supply chain shifts, and 3nm production ramp define this week's semiconductor industry roundup.