TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act

Key Points

• Congress would direct NOAA to build and maintain big training datasets so computers can learn from past weather and improve forecasts.
• NOAA could develop and test an AI-driven global weather model, while still supporting traditional observations and regular forecast models.
• NOAA would provide guidance to local forecast offices and emergency managers on how to use AI forecasts safely alongside traditional forecasts.
• The bill would launch an AI fire modeling program to better predict wildfires, fire spread, and smoke impacts, aimed at warning communities and responders.
• NOAA could share data and code with the public for free under an open license, with limits to protect national security and private information.