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Why it matters
Google DeepMind open-sources AI model that predicts hurricanes earlier
WIRED AI DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else
Google DeepMind announced WeatherNext, an open-source AI model that can accurately predict hurricane tracks and intensity using lower-resolution meteorological data.
Why it matters
Earlier and more accurate storm tracking can save lives and property by giving communities more time to prepare or evacuate.
Latest brief · Aug 7, 2026