Tech researchers sue Trump administration over online safety; SpaceX aims to IPO as the largest ever. Meanwhile, climate tech companies like Boston Metal are turning their eyes towards critical minerals, a strategic move in the face of declining support for industrial decarbonization.

World models, a new kind of AI designed to understand physical environments, are gaining traction. Google DeepMind, Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs and Yann LeCun’s startup are leading this effort, pushing these systems to the forefront of AI research.

In the meantime, climate tech companies like Boston Metal have secured a $75 million round to produce critical metals, demonstrating that in the current political climate, innovation must adapt. The company's focus on steel production could help it survive as support for industrial decarbonization wanes.

The article also highlights how AI is reshaping various industries, from robotics and geothermal energy to solid-state batteries, while pointing out that a single breakthrough won’t transform the field overnight. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions are driving Europe towards homegrown software solutions in response to Trump-fueled breakups with Big Tech.

The final section delves into must-reads ranging from SpaceX’s IPO prospects to OpenAI's potential IPO and the rise of world models as a new frontier in AI research.