Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Prediction of Climate Change Impacts

The purpose of the invention:

Through the use of large datasets and complex algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI) is
revolutionising how we understand the effects of climate change [1]. AI, which mimics human
intelligence in computers, uses technologies such as machine learning and natural language
processing to analyse large amounts of data and recognise complicated patterns. The role of AI
in climate change is essential. Human-induced activities, such as the combustion of fossil fuels
and deforestation, largely drive climate change, resulting in escalating global temperatures,
extreme weather occurrences, and disturbances to ecosystems. AI's contributions to climate
change prediction are multifaceted [2]. Firstly, AI algorithms analyse diverse data sources,
including climate models and satellite imagery, to recognize patterns that might elude human
observation. These insights are crucial for understanding long-term climate changes. AI also
excels in predicting extreme weather events like hurricanes and droughts in real-time,
enhancing disaster preparedness and response planning. Additionally, AI enhances climate
modelling accuracy and speed, enabling scientists to simulate various climate scenarios and
assess potential impacts on ecosystems and communities. AI-driven early warning systems
predict natural disasters like floods, aiding timely evacuations and reducing harm to vulnerable
populations. Furthermore, AI monitors ecosystems through remote sensing and computer
vision, helping scientists assess climate change's impact on biodiversity.

Methodology

By processing data from satellites and industrial sensors, AI predicts and monitors carbon
emissions, vital for policy-making and climate change mitigation efforts. In agriculture, AI
analyses climate data, enabling farmers to optimize practices and ensure food security [3].
Moreover, AI assesses climate-related risks for businesses and governments, guiding effective
allocation of climate finance and resources. Importantly, AI integrates climate data with health
records to predict diseases influenced by climate change, aiding healthcare planning. Finally,
simulations powered by AI provide critical help to policymakers by providing important
recommendations for the development of climate change mitigation and adaptation policies. In
essence, AI's ability to process vast data sets is revolutionizing climate change prediction. By
offering precise predictions and insights, AI empowers societies and governments to proactively
mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.

Inventor
This was first coined in 1955 by John McCarthy, Marvin Minsky, Nathaniel Rochester, and Claude
Shannon during the Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence. However,
the development of AI concepts and techniques predates this event, with key contributions
from figures like Alan Turing, Warren McCulloch, Walter Pitts, Norbert Wiener, and John von
Neumann.

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References

M. Satish, Prakash, S. M. Babu, P. P. Kumar, S. Devi and K. P. Reddy, "Artificial Intelligence (AI)
and the Prediction of Climate Change Impacts," 2023 IEEE 5th International Conference on
Cybernetics, Cognition and Machine Learning Applications (ICCCMLA), Hamburg, Germany,
2023, pp. 660-664, doi: 10.1109/ICCCMLA58983.2023.10346636.keywords: {Climate
change;Ethics;Machine learning algorithms;Surveillance;Neural networks;Machine
learning;Prediction algorithms;Climate Change;Prediction;Machine Learning;Artificial
Intelligence},