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The FAA’s plan to fix air traffic? $875M worth of AI

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English

The FAA is addressing a nationwide air traffic control shortage with an $875 million AI software program named SMART, which aims to enhance air traffic management by predicting traffic flows and identifying potential conflicts. The program will initially launch in the Washington, D.C. area and is part of broader efforts to modernize air traffic systems and improve staffing levels.

中文

美国联邦航空管理局正通过一项875百万美元的人工智能软件计划SMART来解决全国空中交通管制短缺的问题，该计划旨在通过预测交通流量和识别潜在冲突来增强空中交通管理。该程序将首先在华盛顿特区地区推出，并作为现代化空中交通系统和改善人员配置的更广泛努力的一部分。