Air travel already feels like a controlled experiment in collective anxiety, so naturally someone decided the next logical step is adding artificial intelligence to the mix. The Transportation Department is now pitching a $12 billion AI system that promises to predict flight schedules weeks in advance and smooth out delays. It’s the kind of idea that sounds reassuring right up until you remember how often your apps freeze when you need them most. Somewhere between “modernization” and “please don’t crash,” passengers are left wondering who exactly is in the cockpit of the scheduling system.
America Trembles as Transportation Secretary Announces Plans for Air Traffic Controllers to Lean on AI Tools
