AI's ability to forecast extreme weather faces a major test in the coming months amid a historic El Niño, as some scientists question the technology's accuracy (Financial Times)
Financial Times : AI's ability to forecast extreme weather faces a major test in the coming months amid a historic El Niño, as some scientists question the technology's accuracy — The technology is being used to anticipate everything from forest fires to futures contracts. Some fear that's a mistake
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