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Google’s AI Ranks First for Predicting US Flu Hospitalizations
Google’s AI model topped 39 eligible models in forecasting U.S. flu hospital admissions during the 2025–26 season.
What happened
The CDC’s end-of-season FluSight analysis found Google’s model was the most accurate among 39 eligible submissions for predicting U.S. flu-related hospital admissions during the 2025–26 season. FluSight evaluates weekly forecasts covering current conditions and the following three weeks, helping communicate expected state-level demand for medical services.
Why it matters
The result supports using AI-assisted forecasting to improve visibility into healthcare demand, with potential applications in disease forecasting worldwide.
Source: Google Blog