AI Pulse #107: Zelenskyy Warns of Global Arms Race and AI War, Distyl AI’s Valuation Rockets to $1.8B Post Funding, +MORE
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Zelenskyy raised the alarm at the UN this week, warning of a global arms race fueled by AI. At the same time, Distyl AI, a fast-growing enterprise AI consultancy, locked in a funding round that boosted its value to $1.8B. From geopolitics to growth capital, AI is at the center of it all. Catch the rest of this week’s top stories below.
Top Trending AI News
1. Zelenskyy Warns Of Global Arms Race And AI Conflict Escalation
Publisher: NPR
Published: 9/24/2025
Zelenskyy warns of AI-driven war, calls for global AI weapons rules while Trump shifts stance, backing Ukraine to reclaim territory from Russia.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Zelenskyy warns of AI-driven warfare.
2️⃣ Trump supports Ukraine reclaiming lands.
3️⃣ Drones could carry nuclear threats.
4️⃣ Russian drones spotted across Europe.
5️⃣ Trump shifts stance on Ukraine war.
2. Al Gore Launches Satellite and AI to Track Global Pollution Sources
Publisher: Breitbart
Published: 9/24/2025
Al Gore’s coalition uses AI and satellites to track pollution down to houses and backyards globally, aiming to empower residents with truth.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Gore uses AI to track neighborhood pollution.
2️⃣ New system shows exact pollution sources.
3️⃣ Gore’s effort contrasts Trump’s climate views.
4️⃣ Technology can pinpoint “super emitters”.
5️⃣ Pollution data may soon update daily.
3. Kaiser Nurses Strike Over Layoffs and AI Concerns
Publisher: ABC7
Published: 9/23/2025
Nurses protested layoffs at Kaiser in CA, citing patient care and risky AI tech. Kaiser rebuffs claims, noting a current contract with competitive terms.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Nurses protest layoffs at Kaiser in California.
2️⃣ Union warns against untested AI in healthcare.
3️⃣ Kaiser claims protests aim for visibility, not care quality.
4️⃣ Patient sees potential benefits in AI with proper guidance.
5️⃣ Kaiser and nurses union anticipate contract talks next year.
4. Louisiana Grants Meta Tax Break and Power for Largest Data Center
Publisher: Wired
Published: 9/22/2025
Louisiana approves gas turbines for Meta’s data center, amid criticism for rushed process, lack of job guarantees, and environmental concerns.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Louisiana fast-tracks gas turbines for Meta’s data center.
2️⃣ Critics slam rushed vote and lack of job guarantees.
3️⃣ Meta’s data center to boost jobs but details vague.
4️⃣ Public concerns over energy bills and water use ignored.
5️⃣ Tax breaks for Meta but no firm local hiring promise.
5. Medicare to Adopt AI for Care Approvals, Following Private Insurers Lead
Publisher: NBC
Published: 9/24/2025
Trump admin to use AI in Medicare to cut costs by denying care, sparking controversy and concerns about patient harm and healthcare trust.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Trump admin to test AI in Medicare denials.
2️⃣ AI could deny Medicare care to save money.
3️⃣ Prior authorization expands with AI test.
4️⃣ Critics worry AI denies necessary care.
5️⃣ AI in Medicare faces ethical concerns.
6. Nobel Laureates Urge Binding Global AI Red Lines
Publisher: NBC
Published: 9/22/2025
Over 200 leaders, including Nobel laureates, urge for global AI use restrictions by 2026 to avoid risks.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Leaders urge AI safety measures at U.N.
2️⃣ Nobel winners call for AI red lines.
3️⃣ AI poses global risks, experts warn.
4️⃣ Urgent action needed on AI safety.
5️⃣ AI letter draws global expert support.
7. OpenAI and Nvidia’s AI Project Needs Power of 10 Nuclear Reactors
Publisher: Ars Technica
Published: 9/22/2025
OpenAI and Nvidia announce a partnership to deploy 10GW of AI infrastructure using Nvidia’s systems, with a $100 billion investment from Nvidia.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ OpenAI and Nvidia announce massive AI partnership.
2️⃣ Nvidia invests $100 billion in OpenAI’s AI infrastructure.
3️⃣ Partnership aims for 10 gigawatts of AI compute power.
4️⃣ Nvidia’s investment boosts its stock by nearly 4%.
5️⃣ Massive energy needs may push tech towards nuclear power.
8. Lordstown Joins $500 Billion AI Data Center Mega Project
Publisher: WFMJ
Published: 9/24/2025
OpenAI and partners to build five AI data centers across the US, including a transformative project in Lordstown, as part of a $500 billion Stargate Project.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ 5 new AI data centers to open across the US.
2️⃣ Lordstown plant transforms into AI hub.
3️⃣ Stargate Project to scale AI computing power.
4️⃣ Sites aim for 7 gigawatts of AI capacity.
5️⃣ $500 billion invested in AI’s future.
9. Marvel Fans Criticize Stan Lee AI Hologram Chat at L.A. Comic Con
Publisher: IGN
Published: 9/22/2025
Marvel fans upset over AI Stan Lee at L.A. Comic Con, calling it disrespectful and weird.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Fans upset over AI Stan Lee at Comic Con.
2️⃣ Stan Lee hologram to “speak” at event.
3️⃣ Many call AI Lee “disrespectful.”
4️⃣ Controversy surrounds Lee’s digital rights.
5️⃣ AI use in celeb likenesses grows.
10. Lionsgate Discovers Challenges in AI Movie Production
Publisher: Gizmodo
Published: 9/24/2025
Lionsgate’s plan to create AI-generated anime films through a Runway AI partnership faces snags due to data, copyright concerns, and legal questions.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Lionsgate’s AI anime plan fails.
2️⃣ AI movie deal hits snags.
3️⃣ Movie AI needs more data.
4️⃣ Legal issues block AI films.
5️⃣ Lionsgate still bets on AI.
AI Image of the Week
Prompt: A low-poly city where giant AI robots are surrounded by colorful geometric fences labeled “Regulation.” Policymakers in simple polygonal suits hold oversized gavels. Bright pastel colors, playful but symbolic 3D artstyle.
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