2.2.b: Develop generative AI techniques as an alternative to mechanistic models for forecasting epidemics.

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• Compare a generative AI transformer model using retrospective COVID data and compare performance against other models, including dynamic mechanistic models or other AI models that use the same data (MORRIS) #15
• Develop and implement 1.0 deep NN based approach to forecasting and application to flusight forecasting challenge #41
• Develop and implement 2.0 deep NN based approach to forecasting and apply to Flusight and one additional forecasting challenge #42
• Release tool to allow PH partners to do "in house" ML based forecasts. #43
• Train PHI partners on use of tool for "in house" ML based forecasting #44