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DOT's 'Good Enough' AI Rules: Betting Lives on Chatbot Speed?

What if the rules stopping your plane from plummeting were spit out by Google Gemini in 30 minutes? DOT's pushing AI for safety regs, but insiders are freaking out.

Priya Sundaram Mar 19, 2026 3 min read 7 views
US DOT headquarters with glowing AI circuits overlaying regulatory documents

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • DOT uses Google Gemini to draft safety rules for planes, cars, pipelines in under 30 minutes.
  • Top lawyer Zerzan pushes 'good enough' over perfect, sparking staffer outrage.
  • Risks include AI hallucinations leading to flawed laws, lawsuits, and real-world harm.
Priya Sundaram
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Priya Sundaram

Hardware and infrastructure reporter. Tracks GPU wars, chip design, and the compute economy.

#AI hallucinations #AI regulations #DOT AI #Google Gemini #safety regulations #safety risks

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Originally reported by Ars Technica - AI

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