Artificial intelligence in geophysics: beyond the black box

Nov 20, 2023 ·

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are becoming increasingly important tools in geophysics, providing new opportunities to gain insight into complex geological systems. At the November 20, 2023 meeting of the Committee on Solid Earth Geophysics, experts will discuss how AI and machine learning can be applied to geophysical data beyond simply being used as “black boxes”.

The meeting will discuss ways to use AI and machine learning for a range of geophysical applications. It will explore how AI and machine learning can be used to detect patterns and processes in data that may not be easily visible to the human eye. This includes using AI to improve seismic imaging, magnetic field mapping, and other methods of data analysis. In addition, the meeting will also look at how AI can be used for geophysical modeling and prediction, helping to identify trends and make better predictions about changes in the Earth’s environment.

The meeting will also consider how AI and machine learning can be used to address challenges in geophysics. For example, the meeting will discuss ways to improve the accuracy of geophysical data by using AI to detect anomalies or errors in readings. Additionally, it will look at ways to apply AI and machine learning to better process and interpret data. Finally, the meeting will also explore ways that AI and machine learning could be used to facilitate communication between different disciplines in geophysics.

Overall, this meeting is an important step in exploring the use of AI and machine learning in geophysics. By taking a look at the potential of these technologies, the meeting will help to open up new avenues of research and study that could benefit people around the world. Through this effort, the field of geophysics has the potential to make significant progress in understanding our planet and its changing environment.