Episode Details

Artificial intelligence is already changing the way meteorologists forecast and communicate the weather. But how much of the job should we actually hand over?
Meteorologist and weather communications coach Tim Heller joins Atmosphere to talk about the AI weather tools he’s building, how meteorologists are using AI to analyze data and create content, and why simply avoiding the technology isn’t the answer.
We also get into AI-generated weather graphics and avatars, whether these tools could eventually be used to replace meteorologists, the environmental cost of AI, and what consumers should know when scrolling through weather information online.
For Tim, the question isn't whether we use AI. It's where we draw the line and why context, community, empathy and a "human in the loop" may become even more important as the technology gets better.

Tim's Website: https://hellerweather.com/

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