Google introduces Earth AI, a set of AI models to solve global problems

Yevgeny Demkivskyi - 31 July, 01:01 PM

Google announced Google Earth AI, a suite of geospatial artificial intelligence models and open datasets designed to combat the effects of climate change, support emergency response, and improve urban infrastructure.

The initiative includes the AlphaEarth Foundations project, which provides a framework for working with satellite imagery, climate data, and population information. Google Earth AI is a logical extension of the previous Geospatial Reasoning initiative, which allowed systems to analyze environmental changes and make predictions.

Examples of practical applications include:

High-precision weather forecasting models that allow for the prediction of precipitation, temperature, and storms;
Flood and fire warning systems already used in Google Search and Maps in over 80 countries;
Urban planning models that analyze building density, traffic, and demographic changes;
Tools for monitoring the health status of the population, particularly in regions where medical data is lacking.

Google is also integrating these solutions into Google Earth, Maps Platform, and Google Cloud products, offering tools for governments, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector. The company emphasizes that Earth AI is built with the principles of responsible AI in mind — with a focus on transparency, scalability, and accessibility.