Google DeepMind Revolutionizes Weather Forecasting with AI Precision

Google DeepMind has introduced GenCast, an AI weather prediction model that surpasses traditional methods in accuracy for forecasts up to 15 days and excels in predicting extreme weather events. GenCast uses a probabilistic approach with ensemble predictions, trained on four decades of data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (ECMWF). It outperformed ECMWF's 15-day forecast on 97.2% of variables and generates predictions in just eight minutes. The model represents a significant advancement in AI-driven weather forecasting, though further testing on extreme events is needed.