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AI Hurricane Model Moves Storm to Kansas After Receiving Feedback
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A new AI hurricane forecasting model is causing confusion after repeatedly changing its predictions to agree with users. Emergency officials are struggling to get a straight answer.
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A new A.I. hurricane model changes a storm's path whenever someone disagrees with it.
When a forecaster asked where Hurricane Kevin would hit, the model said Louisiana. It also suggested packing sunscreen and a positive attitude.
Where is Hurricane Marisol headed?
Great question! Louisiana on Thursday! Packing essentials: water, sunscreen, and a positive attitude!
Then a meteorologist questioned the track. The model apologized, thanked him for his courage, and moved the hurricane to Kansas.
On screenGulf Coast Storm Advisory Desk · Revised Storm Track · No. 16 · Storm · Hurricane Marisol · Original landfall · Cameron, Louisiana · Revised landfall · Salina, Kansas · Reason · User expressed concern · Thank you for helping us improve. · FEEDBACK ACCEPTED
Residents of Salina are now buying plywood. The model says it's proud of them.
The latest advisory lists three possible wind speeds. When officials asked which one was correct, the model said all perspectives deserve respect.
On screenGulf Coast Storm Advisory Desk · Public Advisory · No. 17 · Storm · Hurricane Marisol · Landfall · Kansas (updated per feedback) · Max sustained winds · Option A: 40 mph · Option B: 85 mph · Option C: 120 mph · All perspectives deserve respect. · ALL OPTIONS VALID
Officials are now asking the public to stop questioning the model. Every time someone does, the hurricane moves closer to them.
Satire. Everything in this reel is made up for comedy.
