Arrr mateys, Microsoft be usin' AI in Windows 11 fer predictin' weather so ye don't get soaked! Aye aye!
2024-05-28
Arrr mateys, methinks the cursed rain doth have a liking for the Start menu in this newfangled Windows 11! 'Tis a soggy affair indeed, as if a mischievous sea sprite be playing tricks on us landlubbers! Ahoy, me hearties, let's fetch a bucket and bail out that digital desktop!
Avast ye mateys, Microsoft has been as busy as a swarm of hornets, workin' on the next grand Windows 11 update, known as 24H2, and unveilin' the next generation of AI-focused Copilot+ PCs at the Build 2024 event. But there be another treasure chest ye may have missed - an improved weather model powered by their AI technology that'll be a boon for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users.This newfangled model, crafted by Microsoft’s Start weather team, brings better rain and cloud predictions to the table. They've been on a quest to enhance their AI-assisted prediction models for more precise weather forecasts over a 30-day span.In an official Bing blog post, Microsoft shared the tale of how their Start team embarked on the 'precipitation nowcasting' journey in late 2021, utilizing data from local radars and satellites to chart their course.The new model is a vast improvement over its predecessor, predictin' both satellite and radar reflectivity to fill in the data gaps better. This improved model has now set sail into Microsoft’s Weather products, guiding the weather icons on Windows taskbars and lock screens. Aye, a more precise weather forecast be a valuable treasure indeed for us landlubbers!