Google DeepMind's AI hurricane forecasting model outperformed conventional models by accurately predicting that Hurricane Isaias would make landfall in Florida (Jessica Meszaros/NPR)

Jessica Meszaros / NPR: Google DeepMind's AI hurricane forecasting model outperformed conventional models by accurately predicting that Hurricane Isaias would make landfall in Florida  —  Hurricane forecasters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make predictions — and they say the technology is rapidly transforming the field.