A new artificial intelligence system developed by researchers has demonstrated superior accuracy in short-term weather forecasting compared to conventional physics-based models. The AI model, trained on decades of historical weather data, can predict precipitation, temperature, and severe weather events up to 12 hours in advance with greater precision. Initial tests show it reduces error rates by approximately 15% for key metrics like rainfall location and intensity. While promising for immediate warnings, experts note that long-term forecasting still relies on traditional methods. The technology is being considered for integration into national meteorological services. Read the full article at https://technologyreview.com/2024/05/15/ai-weather-model-forecast.