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Using tech and AI to cope with extreme weather — Shift

Innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence are to make weather forecasting more precise. Networked sensors and devices record data in real time for detailed analyses, allowing people to better prepare for extreme weather.

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The image shows the earth in the center surrounded by different measurements of network sensors recording environmental data

The image shows the earth in the center surrounded by different measurements of network sensors recording environmental data

Improving data to prevent extreme weather damage

Improving data to prevent extreme weather damage

A US start-up is working on precise weather data using satellites and AI. Their forecasts are also to be texted to small farmers so they can better plan planting and harvests.

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Storm warnings in real time with 5G

Storm warnings in real time with 5G

An Australian research lab is aiming to analyze environmental data in real time. Rather than using conventional sensors, the scientists want to register changes in the environment with 5G signals.

A view of hands pointing at a computer screen displaying weather forecast data

A view of hands pointing at a computer screen displaying weather forecast data

How is better prevention of natural disasters possible?

How is better prevention of natural disasters possible?

The United Nations has set up a global initiative to find AI solutions to improve resilience to natural disasters. People around the globe are meant to benefit.

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