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Frédéric Jacobs

@fj@mastodon.social 12 hr. ago

No evidence yet on anything.

But the FAA was rolling out its $875 million SMART “AI” system yesterday

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/11/faa-expands-ai-advice-to-manage-air-traffic-congestion-across-entire-us-airspace/

https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2026-09/SMART%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

And today NOTAMs are saying that US originating flights are grounded.

ATCSCC Advisory
ATCSCC ADVZY 111 DCC 11/13/2026 NATIONAL GROUND STOP
MESSAGE: EVENT TIME: 13/2053 - 14/0400
DUE TO EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES AND FOR REASONS OF SAFETY.
ATTENTION ALL AIRCRAFT OPERATORS, BY ORDER OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION
COMMAND CENTER ALL AIRPORTS ARE GROUND STOPPED. ALL DEPARTING
TRAFFIC SHOULD REMAIN GROUND STOPPED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. INBOUND
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS WILL BE MANAGED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
EFFECTIVE TIME: 132054-140430
SIGNATURE: 26/11/13 20:54 — ATCSCC Advisory ATCSCC ADVZY 111 DCC 11/13/2026 NATIONAL GROUND STOP MESSAGE: EVENT TIME: 13/2053 - 14/0400 DUE TO EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES AND FOR REASONS OF SAFETY. ATTENTION ALL AIRCRAFT OPERATORS, BY ORDER OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION COMMAND CENTER ALL AIRPORTS ARE GROUND STOPPED. ALL DEPARTING TRAFFIC SHOULD REMAIN GROUND STOPPED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. INBOUND INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS WILL BE MANAGED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. EFFECTIVE TIME: 132054-140430 SIGNATURE: 26/11/13 20:54

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hjkl

@hjkl@mas.to 20 min. ago

@fj
So the smart system is intelligent enough to recognize how bad flying is for the environment and grounded all flights ... I did not know AI is that advanced.

Nicole Parsons

@Npars01@mstdn.social 7 hr. ago

@fj

Reminder of who owns & invests in ASI, the company that made the FAA's catastrophic rollout.

"Spark Capital, Citadel Securities, Meritech Capital, Craft Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)"

Of course, it's Andreessen & his fossil fuel industry fascists
https://www.asi.com/news/asi-secures-usd325m-series-c-at-usd3b-valuation

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/20/business/asi-unicorn-ai-funding-transportation/

With Trump's corrupt Republicans demanding his cut.
https://coloradopilots.org/news/report-faa-seeks-ownership-stake-in-atc-contractor-asi/

https://www.sphericalinsights.com/blogs/asi-raises-325-million-at-a-3-billion-valuation-as-investors-back-ai-for-real-world-operations

https://jacobin.com/2020/02/private-equity-blackstone-climate-change-fossil-fuel

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Private-Equity-Firms-Double-Down-on-Fossil-Fuels.amp.html

OilPrice.com

Major private equity firms continue to hold extensive fossil fuel assets as rising energy demand, including from AI and data centres, strengthens investment in oil, gas, and power infrastructure.

Private Equity Firms Like Blackstone Are Destroying the Planet for Profit

The world of private equity, blank check companies, and complicated investment vehicles is, by design, alien to most people. But the maneuvering and backroom deals of these companies have stark, real-world implications.

Spherical Insights

ASI raised $325 million at a $3 billion valuation, driven by federal contracts and growing investor interest in AI for critical infrastructure and military logistics.

Colorado Pilots Association

Report: FAA Seeks Ownership Stake in ATC Contractor ASI

Agency considering unprecedented measures as it works to modernize nation’s air traffic control system.

BostonGlobe.com

Boston AI firm valued at $3 billion after winning big contracts from the FAA and US Army - The Boston Globe

ASI is developing AI models for use in key parts of the transportation, energy, and military industries.

ASI

ASI secures $325M Series C at $3B valuation to power America’s critical infrastructure with AI

Already deployed across the country’s highest-stakes operations including national transportation, national security and critical commercial sectors like…

Charles Feval

@Cfe84@mastodon.social 8 hr. ago

@fj
- I can't land here, this is a supermarket parking lot.
- you're absolutely right, and let me explain to you why I was confused.

Baltergeist

@Cotopaxi@mstdn.social 9 hr. ago

@fj
Torn between, "Like they would EVER admit AI is at fault," and laughing maniacally while I reach for popcorn.

ngrbdx (Antifascist)

@ngrbdx@mastodon.social 10 hr. ago

@fj do not forget musk, Trump and dodge.

Ben, sleepy version.

@BenCotterill@mastodon.social 11 hr. ago

@fj @lisamelton Hahaha! https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/117/611/486/526/865/500/original/11c4f95a6adf08ec.mp4