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The arrival of generative AI in the safety-critical build chain is changing how aerospace autonomy is developed and scaled, according to an article in Aerospace America. Autonomy is not just about the technology used but is a system-level property that involves delegated authority to choose and act toward a goal. The article discusses the challenges of scaling autonomy, including the need for justified confidence at three different timescales: development, decision-making, and learning from operations. The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is working on addressing these challenges through its Scaling Autonomy and Autonomous Operations Working Group, as reported by Aerospace America.