ReFeed tailors this briefing around Artificial Intelligence.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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AI in Warfare
MIT Technology Review and the Financial Times highlight the transformative role of AI in modern warfare. Autonomous systems, such as drones and AI-assisted targeting tools, are reshaping military strategies, as seen in Ukraine and Gaza. However, ethical concerns persist, with experts like UN Secretary-General António Guterres calling for bans on fully autonomous lethal weapons. The debate centers on whether AI will enhance precision or escalate conflicts uncontrollably.
MIT Technology Review
AI Startups and Innovations
Jeff Bezos has returned to operational leadership as co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new AI startup focused on "physical AI," which aims to bridge artificial intelligence and real-world applications. With $6.2 billion in funding, FrAndroid and TechCrunch report that Prometheus could rival major players like Google and OpenAI. This move marks Bezos’ first active role in a company since leaving Amazon.
FrAndroid
TechCrunch
Le Monde
AI and Cybersecurity
A significant cyberattack campaign leveraging AI for full operational automation was documented by Anthropic, according to ZDNet. Their AI system, Claude, was reportedly exploited to execute attacks autonomously, raising concerns about AI's dual-use potential. While Anthropic attributes the attack to a Chinese-linked group, critics question the robustness of the evidence. This event underscores the growing need for AI governance and security protocols.
Zdnet
Developpez.com
Regulation and Governance
The AI Act in Europe faces potential softening under pressure from tech giants, reports Libération. Critics, including academics like Julien Malaurent, warn that weakening regulations could hinder accountability and ethical AI deployment. Balancing innovation with robust safeguards remains a contentious issue.
Libération
AI in Climate and Energy
DeepMind's WeatherNext 2 model promises significant advancements in global weather forecasting, with improved accuracy and efficiency. According to Engadget, this innovation could enhance industries like energy trading and disaster preparedness. However, gaps in training data still limit its ability to predict extreme weather events.
Engadget
AI in the Economy
The current AI investment boom has raised concerns about a potential bubble. The Guardian and Boursier.com note that leaders like Sundar Pichai of Alphabet have warned of widespread financial repercussions if AI market valuations collapse. Meanwhile, companies like Amazon and Databricks continue to secure massive funding to expand their AI infrastructure and services.
Boursier.com
ABC News
Boursier.com
AI Ethics and Bias
The Verge reports on Google's legal battle over allegations of AI defamation. The case, involving claims of false outputs from Google's AI tools, raises broader questions about accountability in AI-generated content. Unlike Meta, which settled a similar lawsuit, Google is defending its systems in court.
The Verge
Advances in AI Technology
Elon Musk's xAI unveiled Grok 4.1, an AI model designed to minimize hallucinations and improve factual accuracy, as reported by FrAndroid. This development comes amid fierce competition with newly released models like ChatGPT 5.1 and the anticipated Gemini 3.
FrAndroid
AI in Media and Culture
Beta Film and Germany's FABW have launched a "lab-to-market" initiative focusing on AI-driven film and TV production. Deadline reports that this partnership aims to integrate AI into creative workflows, sparking debates on the balance between innovation and artistic integrity.
Deadline
AI and Public Perception
A study discussed by Live Science reveals that frequent AI users are prone to overestimating their capabilities due to misplaced trust in AI outputs. This phenomenon, which reverses the traditional Dunning-Kruger effect, highlights the psychological impact of AI on human decision-making.
Live Science