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How AI Could Prevent Crises Like Newark Airport’s Radar Failure

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Alicia Shapiro
May 16, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

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How AI Could Prevent Crises Like Newark Airport’s Radar Failure

Following the recent radar and communications failure at Newark Airport, critical questions are being raised about the security and resilience of America's infrastructure.

In this exclusive AiNews.com interview, we speak with Congressman Jimmy Patronis, a member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and AI & cybersecurity expert Arnie Bellini, founder of Bellini Capital, to explore how artificial intelligence could help prevent similar failures in the future.

From outdated systems still running on DOS to the need for predictive maintenance and digital redundancy, the conversation sheds light on both the technical vulnerabilities we face — and the urgent need to modernize before the next crisis hits.

▶️ Watch the full interview below.

What Happened at Newark: Context & Reporting from AP News

For readers looking to understand the full scope of the Newark Airport radar failure — and the broader safety concerns facing U.S. aviation — here are several AP News articles providing in-depth reporting:

Editor’s Note: This article was created by Alicia Shapiro, CMO of AiNews.com, with writing, image, and idea-generation support from ChatGPT, an AI assistant. However, the final perspective and editorial choices are solely Alicia Shapiro’s. Special thanks to ChatGPT for assistance with research and editorial support in crafting this article.