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Most people don't trust AI weather forecasts, survey finds

A new survey of 6,000 UK adults shows that most people don't fully trust weather forecasts made by AI. Only 11% felt "very confident" in machine learning predictions, compared to 30% for traditional methods. The Met Office, which already uses AI in its forecasting, says it needs to clearly show the public how these new methods work.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 August 2026 at 9:35

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