Concerns Raised Over DOT’s Use of AI for Safety Rules

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering using artificial intelligence to draft safety regulations for airplanes, cars, and pipelines, according to a ProPublica investigation. Concerns arise over AI’s propensity for errors and misinformation, which could lead to flawed laws and potential safety risks. However, DOT’s top lawyer, Gregory Zerzan, emphasizes that the goal is to expedite the rule-making process, enabling drafts to be completed in under 30 minutes. The preferred AI tool for this task is Google Gemini.

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