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Google DeepMind says its new AI can map the entire planet with unprecedented accuracy
Google DeepMind unveils AlphaEarth Foundations, an AI system that processes satellite data 16x more efficiently to create detailed Earth maps for tracking deforestation, climate change, and environmental shifts.
Google DeepMind announced today a breakthrough artificial intelligence system that transforms how organizations analyze Earth’s surface, potentially revolutionizing environmental monitoring and resource management for governments, conservation groups, and businesses worldwide. Rather than treating each satellite image as a separate piece of data, the system creates what researchers call “embedding fields” — highly compressed digital summaries that capture the essential characteristics of Earth’s surface in 10-meter squares. AlphaEarth Foundations processes data from multiple sources — optical satellite images, radar, 3D laser mapping, climate simulations, and more — weaving them together into a coherent picture of Earth’s surface.
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