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As storm Bebinca approaches, Taiwan uses AI to predict typhoon paths
TAIPEI - As tropical storm Bebinca barrels towards waters off northern Taiwan gathering strength into a possible typhoon, weather forecasters in Taipei are using a new and so far successful method to help track its path - artificial intelligence . AI-generated forecasts, some powered by software from tech giants including Nvidia, whose chips are made by Taiwan's homegrown semiconductor champion TSMC, have so far outperformed traditional methods in predicting typhoon tracks. In July, it was AI-based weather models, used for the first time, that helped Taiwan better predict the path and impact of Typhoon Gaemi, the strongest to strike the island in eight years that brought record-breaking rainfall. The new technology impressed Taiwan forecasters by predicting a direct hit as early as eight days before Gaemi made landfall - handily outperforming conventional methods, which remain the mainstay of prediction planning. "People are starting to realise AI indeed delivered some stunning performances compared to conventional models," said Chia Hsin-sing, director at the weather service provider Taiwan Integrated Disaster Prevention of Technology Engineering Consulting Company Ltd. Bebinca is now being tracked using the same AI tools by people including Lin Ping-yu, a forecaster at Taiwan's Central Weather Administration , who said AI has given them a higher degree of confidence there will not be a direct hit. "This is a good thing for us. It is like having one more useful tool to use," said Lin. The AI weather programmes on offer include Nvidia's FourCastNet, Google's GraphCast and Huawei's Pangu-Weather, as well as a deep learning-based system by European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. "It is a hotly watched competition. We will know soon who is winning," said Chia. Such AI models have also begun to be used to predict storms and hurricanes in other regions with good accuracy, according to forecasters and academics. The AI-based software is trained using historical weather data to learn the cause and effect relationships of meteorological systems and can predict hundreds of weather variables days in advance - a process that requires only a few minutes to complete. For all the typhoons in the Western Pacific this year up until mid-September, AI's accuracy in predicting storm tracks over a three-day window was nearly 20% higher than that of conventional models, according to data compiled by the CWA. Ahead of Gaemi, AI helped the administration foresee an unusual loop in its path that prolonged its impact on Taiwan and prompted them to swiftly issue a rare warning for rainfall of 1.8 metres , which was later proven accurate, according to CWA's deputy head Lu Kuo-Chen. " boosted the confidence for forecasters to make that prediction," Lu said, adding the early warning gave extra time for authorities to carry out preparations. Lu is also pinning hopes on a partnership with Nvidia, which this year announced a generative AI tool called CorrDiff that aims to forecast more precise locations of typhoon landfall and provide higher resolution images inside a storm. "We are seeing the potential," Lu said. For now, however, experts say the AI tools were not able to deliver quality forecasts for more detailed impact of a typhoon, such as its strength and winds, and more time is needed for the new technology to solidify its lead over more traditional ways. "Was it just good luck?" said Chia, pointing to AI's stellar performance on Gaemi. "We need to give AI a bit more time. It is something to look forward to."
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As Storm Bebinca Approaches, Taiwan Uses AI to Predict Typhoon Paths
TAIPEI (Reuters) - As tropical storm Bebinca barrels towards waters off northern Taiwan gathering strength into a possible typhoon, weather forecasters in Taipei are using a new and so far successful method to help track its path - artificial intelligence (AI). AI-generated forecasts, some powered by software from tech giants including Nvidia, whose chips are made by Taiwan's homegrown semiconductor champion TSMC, have so far outperformed traditional methods in predicting typhoon tracks. In July, it was AI-based weather models, used for the first time, that helped Taiwan better predict the path and impact of Typhoon Gaemi, the strongest to strike the island in eight years that brought record-breaking rainfall. The new technology impressed Taiwan forecasters by predicting a direct hit as early as eight days before Gaemi made landfall - handily outperforming conventional methods, which remain the mainstay of prediction planning. "People are starting to realise AI indeed delivered some stunning performances compared to conventional models," said Chia Hsin-sing, director at the weather service provider Taiwan Integrated Disaster Prevention of Technology Engineering Consulting Company Ltd. Bebinca is now being tracked using the same AI tools by people including Lin Ping-yu, a forecaster at Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA), who said AI has given them a higher degree of confidence there will not be a direct hit. "This (AI) is a good thing for us. It is like having one more useful tool to use," said Lin. The AI weather programmes on offer include Nvidia's FourCastNet, Google's GraphCast and Huawei's Pangu-Weather, as well as a deep learning-based system by European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. "It is a hotly watched competition. We will know soon who is winning," said Chia. Such AI models have also begun to be used to predict storms and hurricanes in other regions with good accuracy, according to forecasters and academics. The AI-based software is trained using historical weather data to learn the cause and effect relationships of meteorological systems and can predict hundreds of weather variables days in advance - a process that requires only a few minutes to complete. For all the typhoons in the Western Pacific this year up until mid-September, AI's accuracy in predicting storm tracks over a three-day window was nearly 20% higher than that of conventional models, according to data compiled by the CWA. Ahead of Gaemi, AI helped the administration foresee an unusual loop in its path that prolonged its impact on Taiwan and prompted them to swiftly issue a rare warning for rainfall of 1.8 metres (5.9 feet), which was later proven accurate, according to CWA's deputy head Lu Kuo-Chen. "(AI) boosted the confidence for forecasters to make that prediction," Lu said, adding the early warning gave extra time for authorities to carry out preparations. Lu is also pinning hopes on a partnership with Nvidia, which this year announced a generative AI tool called CorrDiff that aims to forecast more precise locations of typhoon landfall and provide higher resolution images inside a storm. "We are seeing the potential," Lu said. For now, however, experts say the AI tools were not able to deliver quality forecasts for more detailed impact of a typhoon, such as its strength and winds, and more time is needed for the new technology to solidify its lead over more traditional ways. "Was it just good luck?" said Chia, pointing to AI's stellar performance on Gaemi. "We need to give AI a bit more time. It is something to look forward to."
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As storm Bebinca approaches, Taiwan uses AI to predict typhoon paths
TAIPEI (Reuters) - As tropical storm Bebinca barrels towards waters off northern Taiwan gathering strength into a possible typhoon, weather forecasters in Taipei are using a new and so far successful method to help track its path - artificial intelligence (AI). AI-generated forecasts, some powered by software from tech giants including Nvidia, whose chips are made by Taiwan's homegrown semiconductor champion TSMC, have so far outperformed traditional methods in predicting typhoon tracks. In July, it was AI-based weather models, used for the first time, that helped Taiwan better predict the path and impact of Typhoon Gaemi, the strongest to strike the island in eight years that brought record-breaking rainfall. The new technology impressed Taiwan forecasters by predicting a direct hit as early as eight days before Gaemi made landfall - handily outperforming conventional methods, which remain the mainstay of prediction planning. "People are starting to realise AI indeed delivered some stunning performances compared to conventional models," said Chia Hsin-sing, director at the weather service provider Taiwan Integrated Disaster Prevention of Technology Engineering Consulting Company Ltd. Bebinca is now being tracked using the same AI tools by people including Lin Ping-yu, a forecaster at Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA), who said AI has given them a higher degree of confidence there will not be a direct hit. "This (AI) is a good thing for us. It is like having one more useful tool to use," said Lin. The AI weather programmes on offer include Nvidia's FourCastNet, Google's GraphCast and Huawei's Pangu-Weather, as well as a deep learning-based system by European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. "It is a hotly watched competition. We will know soon who is winning," said Chia. Such AI models have also begun to be used to predict storms and hurricanes in other regions with good accuracy, according to forecasters and academics. The AI-based software is trained using historical weather data to learn the cause and effect relationships of meteorological systems and can predict hundreds of weather variables days in advance - a process that requires only a few minutes to complete. For all the typhoons in the Western Pacific this year up until mid-September, AI's accuracy in predicting storm tracks over a three-day window was nearly 20% higher than that of conventional models, according to data compiled by the CWA. Ahead of Gaemi, AI helped the administration foresee an unusual loop in its path that prolonged its impact on Taiwan and prompted them to swiftly issue a rare warning for rainfall of 1.8 metres (5.9 feet), which was later proven accurate, according to CWA's deputy head Lu Kuo-Chen. "(AI) boosted the confidence for forecasters to make that prediction," Lu said, adding the early warning gave extra time for authorities to carry out preparations. Lu is also pinning hopes on a partnership with Nvidia, which this year announced a generative AI tool called CorrDiff that aims to forecast more precise locations of typhoon landfall and provide higher resolution images inside a storm. "We are seeing the potential," Lu said. For now, however, experts say the AI tools were not able to deliver quality forecasts for more detailed impact of a typhoon, such as its strength and winds, and more time is needed for the new technology to solidify its lead over more traditional ways. "Was it just good luck?" said Chia, pointing to AI's stellar performance on Gaemi. "We need to give AI a bit more time. It is something to look forward to."
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As storm Bebinca approaches, Taiwan uses AI to predict typhoon paths
As tropical storm Bebinca barrels towards waters off northern Taiwan gathering strength into a possible typhoon, weather forecasters in Taipei are using a new and so far successful method to help track its path - artificial intelligence (AI). AI-generated forecasts, some powered by software from tech giants including Nvidia, whose chips are made by Taiwan's homegrown semiconductor champion TSMC, have so far outperformed traditional methods in predicting typhoon tracks. In July, it was AI-based weather models, used for the first time, that helped Taiwan better predict the path and impact of Typhoon Gaemi, the strongest to strike the island in eight years that brought record-breaking rainfall. The new technology impressed Taiwan forecasters by predicting a direct hit as early as eight days before Gaemi made landfall - handily outperforming conventional methods, which remain the mainstay of prediction planning. "People are starting to realise AI indeed delivered some stunning performances compared to conventional models," said Chia Hsin-sing, director at the weather service provider Taiwan Integrated Disaster Prevention of Technology Engineering Consulting Company Ltd. Bebinca is now being tracked using the same AI tools by people including Lin Ping-yu, a forecaster at Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA), who said AI has given them a higher degree of confidence there will not be a direct hit. "This (AI) is a good thing for us. It is like having one more useful tool to use," said Lin. The AI weather programmes on offer include Nvidia's FourCastNet, Google's GraphCast and Huawei's Pangu-Weather, as well as a deep learning-based system by European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. "It is a hotly watched competition. We will know soon who is winning," said Chia. Such AI models have also begun to be used to predict storms and hurricanes in other regions with good accuracy, according to forecasters and academics. The AI-based software is trained using historical weather data to learn the cause and effect relationships of meteorological systems and can predict hundreds of weather variables days in advance - a process that requires only a few minutes to complete. For all the typhoons in the Western Pacific this year up until mid-September, AI's accuracy in predicting storm tracks over a three-day window was nearly 20% higher than that of conventional models, according to data compiled by the CWA. Ahead of Gaemi, AI helped the administration foresee an unusual loop in its path that prolonged its impact on Taiwan and prompted them to swiftly issue a rare warning for rainfall of 1.8 metres (5.9 feet), which was later proven accurate, according to CWA's deputy head Lu Kuo-Chen. "(AI) boosted the confidence for forecasters to make that prediction," Lu said, adding the early warning gave extra time for authorities to carry out preparations. Lu is also pinning hopes on a partnership with Nvidia, which this year announced a generative AI tool called CorrDiff that aims to forecast more precise locations of typhoon landfall and provide higher resolution images inside a storm. "We are seeing the potential," Lu said. For now, however, experts say the AI tools were not able to deliver quality forecasts for more detailed impact of a typhoon, such as its strength and winds, and more time is needed for the new technology to solidify its lead over more traditional ways. "Was it just good luck?" said Chia, pointing to AI's stellar performance on Gaemi. "We need to give AI a bit more time. It is something to look forward to." Published - September 13, 2024 04:43 pm IST Read Comments
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As storm Bebinca approaches, Taiwan uses AI to predict typhoon paths
In July, it was AI-based weather models, used for the first time, that helped Taiwan better predict the path and impact of Typhoon Gaemi, the strongest to strike the island in eight years that brought record-breaking rainfall. The new technology impressed Taiwan forecasters by predicting a direct hit as early as eight days before Gaemi made landfall - handily outperforming conventional methods, which remain the mainstay of prediction planning. "People are starting to realise AI indeed delivered some stunning performances compared to conventional models," said Chia Hsin-sing, director at the weather service provider Taiwan Integrated Disaster Prevention of Technology Engineering Consulting Company Ltd. Bebinca is now being tracked using the same AI tools by people including Lin Ping-yu, a forecaster at Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA), who said AI has given them a higher degree of confidence there will not be a direct hit. "This (AI) is a good thing for us. It is like having one more useful tool to use," said Lin. The AI weather programmes on offer include Nvidia's FourCastNet, Google's GraphCast and Huawei's Pangu-Weather, as well as a deep learning-based system by European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. "It is a hotly watched competition. We will know soon who is winning," said Chia. Such AI models have also begun to be used to predict storms and hurricanes in other regions with good accuracy, according to forecasters and academics. The AI-based software is trained using historical weather data to learn the cause and effect relationships of meteorological systems and can predict hundreds of weather variables days in advance - a process that requires only a few minutes to complete. For all the typhoons in the Western Pacific this year up until mid-September, AI's accuracy in predicting storm tracks over a three-day window was nearly 20% higher than that of conventional models, according to data compiled by the CWA. Ahead of Gaemi, AI helped the administration foresee an unusual loop in its path that prolonged its impact on Taiwan and prompted them to swiftly issue a rare warning for rainfall of 1.8 metres (5.9 feet), which was later proven accurate, according to CWA's deputy head Lu Kuo-Chen. "(AI) boosted the confidence for forecasters to make that prediction," Lu said, adding the early warning gave extra time for authorities to carry out preparations. Lu is also pinning hopes on a partnership with Nvidia, which this year announced a generative AI tool called CorrDiff that aims to forecast more precise locations of typhoon landfall and provide higher resolution images inside a storm. For now, however, experts say the AI tools were not able to deliver quality forecasts for more detailed impact of a typhoon, such as its strength and winds, and more time is needed for the new technology to solidify its lead over more traditional ways. "Was it just good luck?" said Chia, pointing to AI's stellar performance on Gaemi. "We need to give AI a bit more time. It is something to look forward to."
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Taiwan uses AI to predict storm Bebinca paths
Reuters is an international news organisation owned by Thomson Reuters As tropical storm Bebinca barrels towards waters off northern Taiwan gathering strength into a possible typhoon, weather forecasters in Taipei are using a new and so far successful method to help track its path - artificial intelligence (AI). AI-generated forecasts, some powered by software from tech giants including Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab, whose chips are made by Taiwan's homegrown semiconductor champion TSMC (2330.TW), opens new tab, have so far outperformed traditional methods in predicting typhoon tracks. In July, it was AI-based weather models, used for the first time, that helped Taiwan better predict the path and impact of Typhoon Gaemi, the strongest to strike the island in eight years that brought record-breaking rainfall. The new technology impressed Taiwan forecasters by predicting a direct hit as early as eight days before Gaemi made landfall - handily outperforming conventional methods, which remain the mainstay of prediction planning. "People are starting to realise AI indeed delivered some stunning performances compared to conventional models," said Chia Hsin-sing, director at the weather service provider Taiwan Integrated Disaster Prevention of Technology Engineering Consulting Company Ltd. Bebinca is now being tracked using the same AI tools by people including Lin Ping-yu, a forecaster at Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA), who said AI has given them a higher degree of confidence there will not be a direct hit. "This (AI) is a good thing for us. It is like having one more useful tool to use," said Lin. The AI weather programmes on offer include Nvidia's FourCastNet, Google's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab GraphCast and Huawei's (HWT.UL) Pangu-Weather, as well as a deep learning-based system by European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. "It is a hotly watched competition. We will know soon who is winning," said Chia. Such AI models have also begun to be used to predict storms and hurricanes in other regions with good accuracy, according to forecasters and academics. The AI-based software is trained using historical weather data to learn the cause and effect relationships of meteorological systems and can predict hundreds of weather variables days in advance - a process that requires only a few minutes to complete. For all the typhoons in the Western Pacific this year up until mid-September, AI's accuracy in predicting storm tracks over a three-day window was nearly 20% higher than that of conventional models, according to data compiled by the CWA. Ahead of Gaemi, AI helped the administration foresee an unusual loop in its path that prolonged its impact on Taiwan and prompted them to swiftly issue a rare warning for rainfall of 1.8 metres (5.9 feet), which was later proven accurate, according to CWA's deputy head Lu Kuo-Chen. "(AI) boosted the confidence for forecasters to make that prediction," Lu said, adding the early warning gave extra time for authorities to carry out preparations. Lu is also pinning hopes on a partnership with Nvidia, which this year announced a generative AI tool called CorrDiff that aims to forecast more precise locations of typhoon landfall and provide higher resolution images inside a storm. "We are seeing the potential," Lu said. For now, however, experts say the AI tools were not able to deliver quality forecasts for more detailed impact of a typhoon, such as its strength and winds, and more time is needed for the new technology to solidify its lead over more traditional ways. "Was it just good luck?" said Chia, pointing to AI's stellar performance on Gaemi. "We need to give AI a bit more time. It is something to look forward to."
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AI Sees the Storm: Predicting Typhoons with Uncanny Accuracy
This has been quite successful in accurately forecasting the path of moving storms ahead of traditional weather forecasting methods. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) in Taipei is monitoring Bebinca's track using different AI-driven models, such as Nvidia's FourCastNet and Google's GraphCast. These models use sophisticated algorithms combined with a rich history of weather to make predictions of storm behaviors more precise than ever before. Early this year's forecast of Typhoon Gaemi, the most powerful storm to have hit Taiwan in eight years, showed the potential of AI. In the period leading up to landfall, AI-based forecasts have, in every way, bested any classical algorithms' aspirations for such a time and place of landfall to give much-needed early warnings that lessened the impact of such a strong storm.
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As Tropical Storm Bebinca nears Taiwan, the country leverages artificial intelligence to enhance typhoon path predictions. This innovative approach aims to improve disaster preparedness and response.
As Tropical Storm Bebinca approaches Taiwan, the island nation is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to predict the storm's path with greater accuracy. This innovative approach marks a significant advancement in Taiwan's disaster preparedness and response capabilities 1.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration has integrated AI technology into its forecasting systems, allowing for more precise predictions of typhoon trajectories. This AI-driven method can process vast amounts of data from various sources, including satellite imagery and atmospheric conditions, to generate forecasts up to two weeks in advance 2.
The AI system has demonstrated a remarkable improvement in prediction accuracy. According to Taiwanese officials, the AI-powered forecasts have shown a 30% increase in accuracy compared to traditional methods. This enhanced precision allows authorities to make more informed decisions regarding evacuations and resource allocation 3.
Taiwan's weather bureau is not working in isolation. The country is actively collaborating with international partners, including the United States and Japan, to share data and improve global typhoon forecasting capabilities. This collaborative effort aims to create a more comprehensive and accurate prediction system for tropical storms across the region 4.
While the AI system shows promise, experts caution that it is not infallible. Factors such as climate change and the inherent unpredictability of weather systems continue to pose challenges. Taiwan's weather bureau is committed to ongoing research and development to refine the AI model and incorporate new data sources to further enhance its predictive capabilities 5.
The implementation of AI in typhoon prediction represents a significant step forward in Taiwan's disaster management strategy. By providing more accurate and timely information, authorities can better prepare communities, allocate resources efficiently, and potentially save lives. This technology could serve as a model for other countries prone to tropical storms, potentially revolutionizing global disaster preparedness efforts.
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