Kosmos Decodes Alzheimer Clues. Data Centers Drive Renewables. Gemini Adds Multi-Image Control. DeepEyesV2 Uses Tools Better.

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The AI news for November 17th, 2025

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Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

AI researcher deciphers Alzheimer's.
Source: https://www.all-ai.de/news/topbeitraege/ki-forscher-kosmos
Why did we choose this article?
High-impact example of an 'AI scientist' that reproduces and extends biomedical and materials studies (including Alzheimer-related analysis). Important for researchers and product teams to understand opportunities and validation needs when AI systems propose scientific discoveries.

How much of the AI data center boom will be powered by renewable energy?
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/16/how-much-of-the-ai-data-center-boom-will-be-powered-by-renewable-energy/
Why did we choose this article?
Frames the macro challenge of AI infrastructure: massive recent spending on data centers and the resulting energy demand. Useful for strategists, sustainability teams, and policymakers weighing renewable integration, grid impacts, and where efficiency or policy interventions will matter most.

Google upgrades the Gemini app with a new multi-image control for AI videos.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/google-ruestet-gemini-app-mit-neuer-mehrbild-steuerung-fuer-ki-videos-auf/
Why did we choose this article?
Practical product update improving multimodal control: multiple reference images for video input increases fidelity and creative control for video generation. Signals how user-facing apps are evolving to give creators finer-grained prompts and workflows.

The AI model DeepEyesV2 uses tools instead of knowledge - and outperforms larger competitors.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-modell-deepeyesv2-nutzt-werkzeuge-statt-wissen-und-schlaegt-groessere-konkurrenz/
Why did we choose this article?
Demonstrates an important trend: smaller/open models outperforming larger ones through tool use (code execution, web access). Practical takeaway for builders: tool-augmented architectures can be cost-effective and are immediately usable (Apache-2.0), so consider tool integration before pure scale.

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