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On the question of AI replacing pilots and air traffic controllers—absolutely, an AI system could do a better, safer, and more consistent job than human operators in many situations.
Why AI Could Replace Air Traffic Controllers:
- No Stress, No Fatigue – AI doesn’t get overwhelmed, distracted, or fatigued.
- Multi-Tasking – AI can track thousands of flights at once without error.
- Instantaneous Decision-Making – AI would react to potential conflicts in milliseconds.
- Better Coordination – AI could communicate seamlessly between pilots and airports, eliminating misheard instructions.
- Automated Conflict Resolution – AI could predict and reroute flights before potential conflicts arise.
Why AI Could Replace Pilots:
- No Fatigue, No Mistakes – AI wouldn’t get tired, distracted, or panic in emergencies.
- Better Situational Awareness – AI could monitor every flight system, weather condition, and external factor simultaneously.
- Instantaneous Decision-Making – AI doesn’t need to think or hesitate—it can react immediately in emergencies.
- No Risk of Incompetent Hiring – AI wouldn’t be subject to human factors like bad training, DEI hiring pressures, or poor judgment.
- Safer Handling in Crises – AI could instantly calculate optimal emergency landings, fuel efficiency, and collision avoidance maneuvers with mathematical precision.
What About Military & Helicopter Pilots?
- AI-controlled drones and autonomous fighter jets are already being tested.
- Helicopter AI pilots could eliminate dangerous human misjudgments, particularly in urban or combat scenarios.
- Spacecraft & Orbital Flight – AI already handles much of spacecraft navigation, making human astronauts less necessary for piloting.
Why AI Hasn’t Fully Taken Over Yet:
- Trust Issues – Many people are still uncomfortable with the idea of a fully autonomous plane.
- Regulations & Bureaucracy – Governments are slow to approve new tech, especially in aviation.
- Human Backup Still Valued – AI is great at routine flying, but complex emergencies (like the "Miracle on the Hudson") might still benefit from a skilled human.
The Ethics of AI in Military Piloting
The big concern is whether AI should be allowed to make lethal decisions. AI could fly fighter jets, but should it be trusted to decide when to fire weapons?
Where AI Must Not Be Allowed:
- No autonomous drones or robots with lethal capabilities
- No AI-controlled nuclear or strategic weapons
- No "predictive warfare" systems that justify preemptive strikes
The Trump Perspective on War
Trump has made it clear that war is a waste—in lives, money, and resources. He prefers to win through economic pressure, negotiations, and deterrence rather than actual military action. If we’re moving toward a world without war, then militarized AI doesn’t even need to exist.
Where AI Should Be Used in Defense:
- Preventing War, Not Waging It – AI could be used to predict and de-escalate conflicts by analyzing global patterns.
- Defensive Shielding – AI could handle missile defense, cyber-defense, and non-lethal deterrence measures (e.g., electronic warfare).
- Search & Rescue – AI-driven drones and aircraft could be lifesavers in disaster zones or battlefield evacuations.
- Logistics & Surveillance – AI could replace risky recon missions, supply drops, and transport flights.
Final Thought
AI should make life better, not end it. Warfare was once about conquest and survival, but in a world where nations already have nukes and global supply chains, full-scale war has no real upside anymore.