> So apparently the AI found some shortcut for doing the actual computational work. That is also surprising as weather is a chaotic system. Shortcuts should not exist.
Why do you say that shortcuts should not exist? Even very basic statements like "falling pressure and increasing humidity indicate a storm is coming" are generally valid. I've done a little bit of storm-chasing and I'm able to point out areas that are likely to experience severe thunderstorms based on a few values (CAPE, dew point, wind shear, etc). I'm sure forecast meteorologists have even better skills. Are those not shortcuts?
Why do you say that shortcuts should not exist? Even very basic statements like "falling pressure and increasing humidity indicate a storm is coming" are generally valid. I've done a little bit of storm-chasing and I'm able to point out areas that are likely to experience severe thunderstorms based on a few values (CAPE, dew point, wind shear, etc). I'm sure forecast meteorologists have even better skills. Are those not shortcuts?