An AI accelerator turns toward environmental problems

Google DeepMind announced a three-month accelerator in Asia-Pacific for AI applications addressing environmental challenges. The areas include climate, nature, agriculture, and energy, with support aimed at several kinds of teams.

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Success needs a measurable outcome in a particular environment. A better forecast must still reach people who make decisions and fit the information they can act on. Following participant selection with field trials, data availability, and actual use will reveal more than the launch announcement alone.