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Google Earth AI: Unlocking geospatial insights with foundation models and cross-modal reasoning

Google has developed Earth AI, a system combining foundation models with a geospatial reasoning agent powered by Gemini. This system aims to answer complex, real-world questions about our planet. New innovations include advanced Imagery and Population foundation models, showcasing state-of-the-art performance. The Geospatial Reasoning agent breaks down complex queries into actionable steps. It then utilizes these specialized foundation models and tools to provide holistic answers. For example, it can predict hurricane landfall and identify vulnerable communities. The Imagery models simplify satellite image analysis with natural language queries. Population Dynamics foundations capture human activity changes, crucial for time-sensitive predictions. Combining these models significantly enhances predictive power, improving disaster risk assessments. Earth AI is being used by organizations like FEMA, Bellwether, and the UN for critical applications. Google is expanding access to these capabilities for developers and enterprises.
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