Sean Duffy tells CBS News how he plans to modernize air traffic control with AI

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: "AI is a tool, but we do not replace humans".

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$12.5 billion ‘down payment' brings air traffic control out of 1990s.

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Now, more money is needed for new software and AI

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Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace?

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The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Congress for more funding to modernize the air traffic control system after a close call between two Southwest jets in Nashville.

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A: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: "AI is a tool, but we do not replace humans".

B: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Congress for more funding to modernize the air traffic control system after a close call between two Southwest jets in Nashville.

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**Summary:** Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discusses plans to modernize and integrate artificial intelligence into air traffic control systems, aiming to replace outdated software with new AI tools. **Why It Matters:** This highlights the growing importance of technology in aviation safety and efficiency, potentially reducing human error and improving overall system reliability.