AI System SMART Causes US Aviation Collapse

The deployment of neural networks in U.S. air traffic control centers has led to a major aviation disruption. Three days before the collapse, the Federal Aviation Administration rolled out the AI system SMART across all 22 regional centers.

Authorities cite communication issues as the official cause of the glitch, without providing details or timelines for resolution.

SMART, which has been tested since September, processes over 200 data streams to forecast airspace conditions.

• Routes and traffic
• Weather conditions
• Controller workload

On November 10, the update affected all regional centers, bringing nationwide air traffic to a halt.