A new artificial intelligence weather forecasting model has demonstrated superior accuracy and speed compared to conventional physics-based models in a comprehensive global study. The AI system, developed by researchers at a leading tech institute, analyzes decades of historical weather data to predict atmospheric conditions. In head-to-head tests over a six-month period, the AI model provided more accurate forecasts for temperature, pressure, and precipitation across multiple regions, while also generating predictions in minutes rather than hours. The study’s authors note the model excels at identifying complex patterns but caution that further testing is needed for extreme weather events. This advancement suggests AI could soon play a central role in operational meteorology. Read the full article at https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240507150123.htm.