Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
The US Department of Transportation is overhauling the air traffic control system with a $12 billion investment, and plans to integrate artificial intelligence to aid air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy assures that AI will not replace human controllers, but rather assist them in managing flight schedules and avoiding delays.
The US Department of Transportation is overhauling the air traffic control system with a $12 billion investment. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that artificial intelligence will be integrated into the system to aid air traffic controllers. AI will help controllers manage flight schedules and avoid delays by merging airline schedules with an FAA system. The software will suggest adjustments to flight times to prevent delays. Congress has allocated $12.5 billion for air traffic control system upgrades, but still needs to fund the AI software, estimated to cost $6-10 billion. Duffy emphasized that AI will not replace human controllers, but rather provide additional tools to support them, citing recent high-profile incidents involving air traffic control mistakes.
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