Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Why AI can’t replace air traffic controllers
Air traffic controllers ensure the safe and efficient movement of
aircraft both on the ground and in the air. They manage air traffic, coordinate
departures and arrivals, provide pilots with information, and respond to emergencies
and priorities. Air controllers work under high pressure as any mistake, misjudgment,
or miscommunication could cause a catastrophic accident. Can AI take over air-controlling
jobs? Today’s AI is good at tasks such as automation, data search and analysis,
and medical diagnosis as it learns from provided data. But AI can’t perform as
well as humans when something irregular or unplanned happens or a new operation
is implemented. For example, when weather conditions like heavy snow or strong
wind hamper visibility and safety in and around the airport, or there is an
incident that limits the functions of the airport like a blackout or fire, AI
cannot handle the unexpected tasks. The singularity hasn’t been achieved in air-controlling
tasks at least for now.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about what air traffic controllers
do.
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