AI meteorological center inaugurated in Shanghai

The Shanghai AI Meteorological Application Innovation Center was inaugurated on Monday, accelerating the city's adoption of AI-driven weather forecasting.

The center is a joint initiative of a number of institutions, including the Shanghai Meteorological Service, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, the Shanghai Academy of AI for Science and the National Meteorological Center. It aims to serve as a comprehensive platform for technological innovation, industrial incubation and international cooperation in AI meteorology.

During the inauguration, officials unveiled two advanced weather forecasting models: Yushi, or "Rain Master," and Fuyao, meaning "Whirlwind".