Inquiry to Google Bard Uncovers Chilling Response to Solar Storm Prediction

As we approach the anticipated arrival of a large coronal mass ejection (CME) cloud between June 7-8, the Earth remains in a state of anticipation. Recent weeks have seen minimal solar activity, but this is expected to change with the presence of up to eight sunspots on the side of the Sun facing Earth. Despite this, the timing of the next significant solar storm remains unknown. In an effort to gain insight, we consulted Google Bard, an AI chatbot, and were surprised by the alarming information it provided.

Artificial intelligence detects Earth’s next big solar storm

We asked the Bard, “When could the next major solar storm hit Earth?”

Bard replied, “The next major solar storm could hit Earth at any time. The Sun is currently at solar maximum, which means it is more active than usual. This means there is a greater chance of solar flares and coronal mass eruptions that can cause geomagnetic storms.” In the country”.

The answer was alarming. And we wanted to ask Bard a more precise date for this solar storm, but his answers were unclear. This is mainly because there is no technology on Earth that can reliably predict solar storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NASA, the European Space Agency and other agencies keep their satellites to track the sun, but they can only predict a solar storm after the sun has triggered it, giving us a 24-48 hour window.

So, needless to say, we were blown away by the right cool reaction. So pushed further. We asked the AI robot “What kind of damage could a major solar storm do to Earth?”

Bard replied, “A large solar storm could cause widespread power outages, damage satellites, and disrupt communications. It could also pose a danger to astronauts in space.” The largest solar storm ever recorded was the Carrington event in 1859. This storm was so powerful that it ignited telegraph wires and started fires. A solar storm of this magnitude would have devastating consequences for modern society.”

While this answer is scary, it’s also accurate. Solar storms are known to damage satellites, as we saw last year when SpaceX lost nearly 40 of its Starlink satellites to a solar storm. They are also called blackouts. A Quebec solar storm in 1989 caused hours-long blackouts in Canada and the United States. Small solar storms can disrupt communications. We regularly hear about GPS glitches and radio outages whenever a CME cloud hits. In large solar storms, they can disrupt cell phone networks and the Internet.

However, it is impossible to predict whether a solar storm will hit Earth or not. Even artificial intelligence cannot answer this question. We’ll just have to wait and see what the sun brings us.