Google unveiled WeatherNext 2, an AI-driven weather forecasting system that will be integrated across its consumer and enterprise products, including Search, Maps, Gemini, Pixel phones, Earth Engine, and BigQuery. The new model generates forecasts up to eight times faster than its predecessor and delivers higher accuracy for variables such as temperature and wind. Leveraging a Functional Generative Network, WeatherNext 2 can produce hundreds of possible outcomes in under a minute, enabling hourly predictions up to 15 days ahead. Google is offering early access to customers seeking custom modeling, positioning the technology for use in energy, agriculture, transportation, and other sectors. Leia mais →

Google introduced a new AI-driven weather model designed to forecast tropical cyclone tracks and intensity. The model, part of the DeepMind Weather Lab suite, was trained on extensive historical data and a specialized hurricane database. Internal testing showed its predictions often surpass traditional physics‑based methods. In partnership with the National Hurricane Center, the model was evaluated during Hurricane Erin, a Category 5 storm that intensified in the Atlantic. The AI accurately projected Erin’s path and strength, underscoring its potential to enhance future hurricane forecasting. Leia mais →