Transportation Secretary Duffy expresses skepticism over AI replacing air traffic controllers

Transportation Secretary Duffy Addresses Concerns Over AI Replacing Air Traffic Controllers

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has stated that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to replace human air traffic controllers is not a concern. This comes as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) works to update its analog air traffic system.

The FAA’s head, Steve Dickson, has expressed his desire for improvement in the current system. He believes that “we can do better” and is working towards updating the system with new technology.

In recent years, there have been close calls and fatal crashes attributed to the aging air traffic control system. In response, the FAA has initiated an overhaul of the system, which includes the development of a predictive air traffic management system enabled by AI.

The FAA’s efforts are part of a $12.5 billion “down payment” aimed at modernizing the air traffic control system. However, more funding is needed to develop new software and implement AI technology.

Details on the implementation of AI in air traffic control have not been made public. The FAA has stated that it will continue to work towards improving safety and efficiency in the skies.

Source: Google News World