This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies

WindBorne, an AI weather startup, has developed a new model that outperforms government agencies. The company uses about 400 weather balloons equipped with sensors to collect real-time data, which it feeds into its AI models. These balloons, launched from 15 sites around the globe, provide more precise and frequent updates than traditional methods.

This matters because better weather forecasts can save lives and money. Accurate predictions help farmers plan harvests, airlines schedule flights, and cities prepare for disasters. WindBorne's AI can predict sudden storms or temperature shifts faster than older systems, giving people more time to react.

The key to WindBorne's success is its unique combination of model-building and data collection. The advances in its current model come from improvements in how the data collected by the balloons is fed into the models.