FAA employee explains possible cause of nationwide ground stop on flights: ‘Wouldn’t rule out cyberattack’
An FAA employee said the nationwide ground stop is a major issue and they would not rule out a cyberattack.
An FAA employee has provided insight into the nationwide ground stop of departing flights that occurred on Friday. The cause of the stop remains unexplained by the agency, but an FAA employee shared their perspective on the matter via a post by Washington Examiner journalist Anna Giaritelli on X. According to the employee, the issue appeared serious due to its widespread impact.
The employee stated, "Being that it is affecting a lot of the country id say it’s a major issue with AI type implications," hinting at potential connections to artificial intelligence. Furthermore, the employee expressed openness to the possibility of a cyber attack, saying, "I wouldn’t rule out a cyber attack though."
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