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GenCast: Google's AI Revolutionizing 15-Day Weather Forecasting
technology1 year ago

GenCast: Google's AI Revolutionizing 15-Day Weather Forecasting

GenCast, developed by Google DeepMind, is a groundbreaking AI model that predicts weather up to 15 days in advance with unmatched accuracy, outperforming traditional systems like ECMWF's ENS in 97.2% of cases. Utilizing Google Cloud's GPUs and diffusion models, GenCast processes forecasts in just 8 minutes, making it invaluable for real-time applications such as disaster management and renewable energy optimization. Its open-source nature encourages global collaboration to enhance weather forecasting and climate change management.

Why Atmospheric Rivers Are Making Headlines Now
weather1 year ago

Why Atmospheric Rivers Are Making Headlines Now

The term "atmospheric river" has gained prominence in recent years due to increased media coverage and scientific research, as these weather phenomena, which transport large amounts of water vapor, have become more frequent and intense with climate change. California, often affected by these storms, has seen significant impacts, including flooding and damage. The shift in weather reporting to use more scientific terms and the growing understanding of atmospheric rivers' role in global weather patterns have contributed to their heightened visibility.