The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis The AI Scientist That Does 6 Months of Work in a Day
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Nov 17, 2025 A groundbreaking AI scientist named Kosmos claims it can achieve six months of research in just one day, analyzing thousands of papers and producing significant findings in various scientific fields. The discussion explores Kosmos' unique structure and its implications for accelerating research. In addition, the hype surrounding Gemini 3 raises eyebrows, while Berkshire Hathaway's AI-focused investment signifies shifting investor sentiments. Lastly, Michael Burry's controversial fund closure highlights the tension between traditional and AI-driven investing.
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Parallel Agents With A Shared World Model
- Edison Scientific's Cosmos runs hundreds of agents in parallel that share a single structured world model to coordinate research work.
- A single 12-hour run can read ~1,500 papers, execute ~42,000 lines of code, and produce reproducible scientific findings.
Cosmos Produced Validated Scientific Findings
- Cosmos reported seven discoveries across neuroscience, genetics, and materials science, including four novel validated contributions.
- The system reproduced three unpublished human findings and produced four net-new, validated results.
AI-Driven Science Is A Core Ambition
- Sam Altman and industry figures view AI-accelerated science as a major driver toward transformative AI value.
- OpenAI alumni and leaders are prioritizing platforms that speed scientific discovery.