Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers
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The FAA is working to develop artificial intelligence software to help air traffic controllers manage flights across the nation's airspace.
The U.S. aviation system is being modernized — but FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and other leaders say it will take more money to make the system more efficient and flexible.
The FAA's SMART system would predict air traffic conflicts two hours ahead. Palantir, Thales, and Air Space Intelligence are competing for the contract after LaGuardia exposed systemic gaps.