G42 and Nvidia Pioneer AI Solutions for Climate Tech

United Arab Emirates-based tech titan G42, specialising in AI and cloud computing, is joining forces with Nvidia.

This powerhouse collaboration is set on pushing the boundaries of climate technology by developing AI solutions that could dramatically change the game for industries and governments in grappling with climate adversities.

At the heart of this initiative lies Nvidia's Earth-2, an avant-garde platform that harnesses AI to boost climate and weather predictions.

It's all about high-fidelity simulations that offer a leap in forecasting precision, offering a glimpse into future weather patterns and climate shifts with unparalleled clarity.

Kickstarting this venture, the focus shifts to crafting a weather prediction model with square-kilometre precision, promising to take meteorological forecasts to the next level.

A close look at Earth-2: Nvidia's climate digital twin

Introduced in March 2022, Nvidia's Earth-2 initiative emerges as a response to the soaring economic toll of extreme weather phenomena, a direct fallout of climate change costing globally US$140bn annually.

Earth-2, a jewel in Nvidia's CUDA-X microservices, thrives on the NVIDIA DGX Cloud. With its cutting-edge cloud APIs, the platform is a beacon for generating intelligent simulations that dramatically speed up the production of interactive, high-definition emulation.

From capturing the dynamics of the global atmosphere to decoding localised weather events like typhoons and turbulence, its breadth is vast.

The significance of Earth-2 resonates deeply within the climate tech sphere, currently valued at US$20bn.

With the help of Earth-2's APIs, integrated with proprietary data, it becomes possible to churn out alerts and refine forecasts in mere seconds — a sharp pivot from the traditional CPU-based models that lagged by minutes or hours.

“Climate disasters are now normal – historic droughts, catastrophic hurricanes and generational floods appear in the news with alarming frequency,” said Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of Nvidia. “Earth-2 cloud APIs strive to help us better prepare for — and inspire us to act to moderate — extreme weather.”

Harnessing AI for the benefit of the planet

Current conventional models, functioning at resolutions of tens of kilometres, are handicapped in capturing the essence of local weather events.#

The new squared kilometre resolution model promises a revolution, offering insights with unprecedented local precision — potentially a game-changer for urban development, agriculture and crisis response.

“This initiative with Nvidia is a testament to our commitment to applying AI in ways that not only innovate but also solve critical global challenges,” Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, said. “Establishing the Earth-2 Climate Tech Lab in Abu Dhabi allows us to leverage our unique capabilities and insights to foster a sustainable future for the world.”

Building the Climate Tech Lab

The creation of a new Climate Tech Lab in Abu Dhabi is pivotal to this venture, serving as a nexus for R&D and driving the pursuit of environmental sustainability.

Armed with more than 100 petabytes of geophysical data, the lab is poised to develop bespoke climate and weather solutions.

With the United Arab Emirates increasingly emerging as a beacon of sustainability and innovation in the Middle East, this move is aligned with the nation's strategic vision to diversify its economy and play a proactive role in the global fight against climate change.

The wealth of geophysical data, coupled with G42's AI prowess and Nvidia's computational muscle, sets the stage for pioneering environmental sustainability efforts.

Data Fusion and Global Benefits

The initiative is bent on crafting a framework for melding enhanced weather prediction with extensive data metrics and visualisation, aiming to power organisations worldwide towards achieving their sustainability ambitions through data-centric environmental strategies.

The ripple effect of this technology could be transformational. More precise climate and weather forecasts have the potential to enable farmers to fine-tune their crop strategies, empower energy sectors with better renewable output predictions and guide urban planners in building resilient infrastructures.

Furthermore, advanced climate modelling could deepen our understanding of long-term climate patterns, equipping policymakers with robust data to craft effective climate resilience and adaptation policies.

By marrying G42's AI expertise with Nvidia's computational heft, the partnership is set to deliver climate solutions that blend scientific rigour with practical relevance. These initiatives are anticipated to catalyse transformative impact across diverse sectors and ecosystems, from agriculture and energy to urban planning and disaster management.

As the urgency around climate change escalates and the imperative for precise, localised weather forecasts grows, this collaboration between G42 and Nvidia symbolises a critical stride towards leveraging AI for capturing climate phenomena with never-before-seen accuracy.

“Our collaboration with G42 marks a pivotal step toward harnessing AI to understand and predict climate phenomena with unprecedented accuracy,” said Jensen Huang. “The Earth-2 Climate Tech Lab will propel environmental solutions using the most advanced accelerated computing and AI technology to benefit millions of people around the world.”

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