We Need Planetary Intelligence in the Age of AI
We Need Planetary Intelligence in the Age of AI
https://time.com/article/2026/07/07/we-need-planetary-intelligence-in-the-age-of-ai/
Publish Date: 2026-07-07 16:35:00
Source Domain: time.com
- The evolution of human intelligence and consciousness is attributed not only to computation but also to the interaction with a physical environment.
- The feedback loop between humans and their surroundings is crucial for learning, adaptation, and self-awareness.
- We are poised to provide similar physical grounding to AI through the development of Large Earth Models (LEMs).
- LEMs will integrate vast visual data from various Earth-observing technologies like satellites and sensors.
- By creating a “Planetary Intelligence,” we aim to provide AI with an AI nervous system equivalent that is closely connected to real-world data.
