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The FAA's new AI system, SMART, designed to predict and manage air traffic issues, has prompted concerns from airlines and air traffic controllers about possible operational disruptions, such as increased cancellations and reschedulings. The FAA is responding with a cautious, phased rollout and ongoing industry consultation. No actual harm has occurred yet.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The FAA's SMART system is an AI system used in air traffic management. The concerns about lack of consultation and training, combined with the system's ability to adjust flight schedules and routes, imply a plausible risk of future harm (e.g., safety incidents or operational disruptions) if the system malfunctions or is improperly used. Since no actual harm or incident caused by the AI system has been reported, but there is a credible risk of harm, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The article also mentions a separate unrelated equipment failure causing flight disruptions, which is not related to the AI system.[AI generated]