Google just unleashed the next phase of Earth AI, introducing Geospatial Reasoning powered by Gemini that automatically connects weather, population, and satellite data to solve complex problems in minutes. The expansion includes enterprise access through Google Cloud and enhanced capabilities in Google Earth Professional, marking a major push into the enterprise geospatial intelligence market worth billions.
Google is making its biggest bet yet on enterprise AI with a sweeping expansion of Earth AI that transforms how organizations analyze our planet's most complex challenges. The company today announced Geospatial Reasoning, a breakthrough framework that lets AI automatically connect different Earth AI models to deliver insights that previously required years of research.
The timing couldn't be more strategic. As enterprises scramble to integrate AI into critical operations, Google's latest move positions the company squarely against competitors in the rapidly growing geospatial intelligence market. The announcement comes from Yossi Matias, VP and GM of Google Research, who revealed the expansion in a comprehensive blog post detailing the platform's new capabilities.
At the heart of this expansion is Geospatial Reasoning, powered by Gemini, which can now automatically connect weather forecasts, population maps, and satellite imagery to answer complex questions in real-time. Instead of just showing where a storm might hit, the system can identify which communities are most vulnerable and what infrastructure is at risk - all simultaneously.
The real-world applications are already proving transformative. The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa is using Earth AI's Population and Environment models to predict cholera outbreak risks in the Democratic Republic of Congo, enabling better management of water, sanitation, and vaccination programs. "This information enables experts to help manage water, sanitation and vaccinations," according to Google's announcement.
Major satellite imagery providers Planet and Airbus have jumped on board, using Earth AI models to analyze billions of pixels captured daily. Planet leverages historical satellite imagery to help customers map deforestation, while Airbus uses the platform to detect vegetation encroaching on power lines - preventing costly outages before they happen.
Perhaps most telling is Alphabet's own moonshot division getting involved. Bellwether, part of Alphabet's X, is using Earth AI to provide hurricane prediction insights for global insurance broker McGill and Partners. The integration enables McGill's clients to pay claims faster, letting homeowners start rebuilding sooner after disasters strike.
