American Prestige News - AI and Drone Warfare in Ukraine, “Trump Riviera” Gaza Plan, US Bombs Venezuelan Boat
Sep 5, 2025
Join Alex Jordan from the Quincy Institute as he dives into pressing global issues. They discuss the chilling rise of AI-driven drone warfare in Ukraine, alongside the ethical dilemmas of autonomous weapons. The conversation shifts to the contentious 'Trump Riviera' Gaza plan, linking it to Israel's military actions in the region. Climate worries are examined with a warning about the Atlantic system's potential collapse. Plus, the podcast touches on unrest in Indonesia and Russia's military transformations in Africa, highlighting intricate geopolitical maneuvers.
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AMOC Collapse Is A Long-Term Ticking Timebomb
- The new study warns the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could collapse after 2100 if emissions aren't drastically cut soon.
- A collapse or substantial weakening would trigger widespread, long-term climatic disruption well beyond 2100.
Drone Swarms Make AI Lethal In Practice
- Ukraine and other states are deploying AI-driven drone swarms that let dozens to potentially thousands of drones coordinate autonomously.
- This trend raises the realistic prospect of AI being involved in life-or-death targeting decisions on and off battlefields.
AI Targeting Has Already Influenced Gaza Operations
- Derek says Israeli forces already use AI in targeting in Gaza and set casualty parameters for algorithms to follow.
- Those systems have contributed to high civilian death tolls by optimizing for mission outcomes over minimizing noncombatant harm.