Do AI and air traffic control mix? CEO addresses anxiety about new FAA tool

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The FAA's ambitious overhaul of the air traffic control system comes amid rising public anxiety about AI.

The CEO of the company that's building the software explains how it works.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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