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DHS Examines Possible AI Link to FAA Ground Stop
The DHS is investigating if the FAA's SMART traffic-planning system helped cause a nationwide ground stop that disrupted over 11,000 flights, while its developer denies responsibility.
The Department of Homeland Security is examining whether the Federal Aviation Administration’s SMART traffic-planning system contributed to a nationwide ground stop. The review focuses on the software’s role during the disruption, which affected more than 11,000 flights.
The developer of the SMART system has stated that the software was not responsible for the incident. The event has drawn attention to the need for evidence-based analysis when investigating critical AI systems in operational environments.