Every year, 35I35 selects the brightest young minds in biotech. This year, they include a therapy that reverses vision loss, tiny brain electrodes inspired by Japanese art, and a personalized gene-editing treatment for a rare genetic disorder. Other innovations, like designing new viruses with generative AI, might produce new drugs or combat pollution.

Laureen Meroueh of Hertha Metals has found a way to make steel cleaner and cheaper. Her new furnace turns iron ore into refined liquid steel in one step, using natural gas instead of coal. This slashes emissions by at least half and cuts costs by 25%. Her approach could revolutionize the steel industry, which has seen little change since the 1850s.

Meanwhile, Anthropic has identified several cases where AI might be used to build biological weapons. This comes as governments and companies grapple with AI safety. Bill Gates has called for new guardrails to prevent such risks. Elsewhere, California has banned addictive social media features for under-16s, while music labels are embracing AI for remix platforms.

As AI continues to reshape industries and our lives, the question remains: how can we ensure it benefits humanity without compromising our security and privacy?