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Federal Aviation Administration Partners with Palantir for Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent close calls on airport runways. In partnership with technology company Palantir, the FAA has developed a new AI tool that analyzes data to predict potential problems with takeoffs and landings. The initiative aims to reduce the risk of runway incursions, which are considered one of the most consequential safety threats in aviation. According to a high-ranking FAA official, the agency has already seen positive results from the tool, including the identification of safety issues at San Francisco International Airport. This development was first reported by POLITICO.