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January 8, 2026
The National Weather Service took down an AI-generated forecast map showing fake towns.
It made up the towns of “Whata Bod” and “Orangeotild,” for example.
TL;DR
- The National Weather Service removed an AI-generated forecast map.
- The map depicted fake towns, such as 'Whata Bod' and 'Orangeotild'.
- Researchers are developing AI for faster forecasts.
- The NWS is experiencing staffing cuts.
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