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Why AI creates better weather forecasts
WeatherNext is a family of AI models from Google DeepMind and Google Research which the company says are“ faster and more efficient than traditional physics-based weather models and yield superior forecast reliability”.
“ WeatherNext will change how businesses use AI for business critical operations affected by weather, including better planning for retail inventory, logistics disruptions, manufacturing production needs, distribution line maintenance and many other uses,” says Carrie Tharp, VP, Global Solutions & Industries at Google Cloud.“ By providing our most advanced weather forecasting AI technology, our customers can make more informed decisions, have better-protected infrastructure, and stronger business continuity as weather patterns evolve.”
Google has made WeatherNext available to its Cloud enterprise customers to support businesses in energy, retail, financial services and more to prepare for extreme weather events.
“ Opening WeatherNext to enterprises expands its applications from the research lab to the real world,” says Pete Battaglia, Director of Research for Sustainability at Google DeepMind.“ It puts companies in the driver’ s seat to proactively prepare for extreme weather and better serve their communities.”
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