China launches Mazu AI system to aid global disaster preparedness
China’s national weather service has unveiled Mazu, an AI-powered disaster alert platform designed to help developing nations prepare for natural catastrophes. Named after a revered sea goddess, the Multi-hazard Alert Zero-gap and Universal (Mazu) system aims to provide early warnings for events like typhoons, floods, and earthquakes. It leverages big data and international collaboration to generate timely, actionable insights for vulnerable regions.
This initiative highlights China’s tech diplomacy push and underscores AI’s growing role in global emergency management systems.
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