Democratic Lawmakers Oppose AI Tool Used at D.C.-Area Airports
More than two dozen Democratic lawmakers are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to pause the use of an artificial intelligence-powered air traffic control tool that launched last month at the three main D.C.-area airports, citing safety concerns.
TL;DR
- Over two dozen Democratic lawmakers are demanding the FAA pause an AI-powered air traffic control tool.
- The tool, launched last month at D.C.-area airports, uses AI to analyze schedules and weather for predicting air traffic.
- Lawmakers cited safety concerns, fearing AI decisions in life-or-death situations and potential interference with experienced controllers.
- They also raised concerns about the tool potentially 'hallucinating' safety-critical information.
- The lawmakers requested safety evaluation reports and information on training for aviation safety personnel.
- The FAA plans to expand the tool to other airports.
- Signatories include Representatives April McClain Delaney, Don Beyer, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Senator Chris Van Hollen.
- The FAA did not comment on the lawmakers' requests.