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Google DeepMind launches WeatherNext 2, an AI model for faster, more accurate weather forecasts

Google DeepMind has unveiled WeatherNext 2, an advanced AI model for weather forecasting that generates predictions 8x faster and with hourly resolution. This new model, built on a Functional Generative Network (FGN) approach, can produce hundreds of possible weather scenarios from a single input, surpassing its predecessor in accuracy and lead times. The technology is being integrated into various Google products like Search and Maps, and is available through Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform. AI

IMPACT Enhances weather forecasting accuracy and speed, enabling better decision-making across various sectors and improving consumer-facing Google products.

RANK_REASON Release of a new, advanced AI model for a specific scientific domain (weather forecasting) with integration into existing products.

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Google DeepMind launches WeatherNext 2, an AI model for faster, more accurate weather forecasts

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Google DeepMind TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    WeatherNext 2: Our most advanced weather forecasting model

    The new AI model delivers more efficient, more accurate and higher-resolution global weather predictions.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Polski(PL) · aisight ·

    Google, with projected Q1 revenue of $107 billion and 50% year-over-year growth in Google Cloud, strengthens its position as a technology leader A

    Google, z prognozowanymi przychodami 107 miliardów dolarów w Q1 i 50-procentowym wzrostem Google Cloud rok do roku, umacnia swoją pozycję lidera w technologii AI. Firma inwestuje astronomiczne sumy w rozwój własnych układów TPU, dążąc do pełnej kontroli nad ekosystemem sztucznej …