Watch how one groundhog reacts while its companion gets its claws trimmed.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ❤️😂😂

It feels like we're stuck in a Groundhog Day loop of doomer hits: AI is a sham and is not powerful enough to AI is so powerful it will kill us all to DeepSeek's efficiency will crush chip demand to the Iran war energy crisis to interest rates blowing out.

The most accurate forecaster in history wasn't a PhD or a hedge fund. It was a groundhog named Phil. 🐹🐻‍❄️ 39% accuracy over 138 years. Still better than most consulting reports — because at least someone kept score. Happy weekend!

Today, we are proud to share the new white paper, “How Google AI is reshaping crisis resilience,” bylined by @ymatias and Kate Brandt. It outlines how we’re building state-of-the-art AI models and working with global partners to predict natural disasters earlier and provide warnings so communities can take action before crises strike. The vision? A world where no one is surprised by a natural disaster. A few highlights: Riverine Floods: Forecasting up to 7 days advance across ~150 countries. Partners like GiveDirectly translate early warnings into anticipatory aid, such as direct cash transfers before floodwaters hit. Urban Flash Floods: Predictions up to 24 hours in advance using our Groundsource methodology powered by Gemini. Cyclones: Providing forecasters with an extra day of critical lead time. Wildfires: Tracking active fire boundaries across 34 countries and making the information available on Search and Maps. Read the white paper: