Google DeepMind debuts WeatherNext 2 AI model; forecasts integrated into Search, Gemini and Pixel
Summary
Google introduced WeatherNext 2, claiming 8x faster inference and higher accuracy across 99.9% of variables vs. its prior model, and said it’s integrating the system across Search, Gemini, Pixel Weather and Maps. The move turns prior research into productized AI forecasting accessible to consumers and enterprise users via Earth Engine, BigQuery and Vertex AI.
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