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Former Air Traffic Controller Terrified New AI System Will Hallucinate and Cause Catastrophe

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Todd Sheridan Yeary, a former air traffic controller, warns that the US government's new AI air traffic control system, SMART, poses risks due to potential AI hallucinations and unclear operational roles. He stresses the need for thorough testing and human override capabilities before real-world deployment, especially at busy airports like those in the DC area.

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