Congressional panel urges FAA to halt AI tool trial near Washington
More than two dozen members of Congress have asked the FAA to suspend a new AI system used by air traffic controllers in the Washington area, citing safety concerns.
Lawmakers, including Representatives April Delaney, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Don Beyer, sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration requesting a pause on the AI pilot project that assists controllers around the capital. They argue that no safety evaluations or testing reports have been shared, and they have not seen any training for aviation safety staff on the technology. The request reflects growing unease about deploying artificial intelligence in critical air-traffic operations without transparent oversight.
Why it matters
Deploying AI in air-traffic control without proven safety checks could endanger flights over a major metropolitan hub.
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