FAA Accelerates Air Traffic Safety with New AI System SMART

The FAA is launching an AI system called SMART to enhance air traffic conflict predictions from 15 minutes to two hours. Competing for the contract are Palantir, Thales, and Air Space Intelligence. The initiative aims to modernize airspace management amidst rising traffic and controller fatigue. With $12.5 billion in funding, the urgency stems from recent safety incidents. SMART seeks to transform aviation into a predictive system to prevent future crises.