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Google DeepMind's AI hurricane forecasting model outperformed conventional models by accurately predicting that Hurricane Isaias would make landfall in Florida

Hurricane forecasters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make predictions

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Google DeepMind's AI hurricane forecasting model outperformed conventional models by accurately predicting that Hurricane Isaias would make landfall in Florida

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