#extreme weather

Google’s DeepMind team has introduced GenCast, an AI-driven weather forecasting model, claiming it surpasses the world’s leading operational forecasting system, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts’ ENS. GenCast utilizes a probabilistic ensemble approach, generating over 50 potential weather scenarios to model complex probability distributions of future weather. This method contrasts with traditional deterministic models, offering more robust predictions for events such as extreme heat, strong winds, and tropical cyclones. Trained on four decades of global weather data, GenCast can deliver high-resolution (0.25°) 15-day forecasts in just 8 minutes using Google’s Cloud TPU infrastructure. DeepMind describes GenCast as a significant step forward in weather prediction, particularly in improving extreme weather forecasts. Along with the O+ 360 and 360 Alpha that were launched last month, the company also unveiled the 360 Extreme - a 5.5-inch smartphone that runs on an octa-core processor. Update: The O+ 360 Extreme is currently being retailed for Php12,995 and is now available in some O+ outlets and booths. Update #2: The O+ 360 Extreme comes with a free accessory called O+ Tag. Read more in our articles including "Google Unveils GenCast AI Model for Weather Forecasting" and "Pasig Mega Market gets Starlink internet for cashless payments".