Travel authority pulls public records used to create AI audio of deceased pilots
The NTSB has decided to halt the release of public records related to its investigations due to concerns over AI technology. This decision follows the creation of AI-generated audio that mimicked the last words of deceased pilots from a recent plane crash. The agency aims to protect privacy and prevent further misuse of sensitive information.
- ▪The NTSB is pausing public access to investigation records after AI was used to recreate cockpit audio from a deadly crash.
- ▪An AI-generated audio of UPS flight 2976 was created using written documents from a recent hearing.
- ▪The crash resulted in the deaths of three crew members and 12 civilians on the ground.
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Home > Tech Travel authority pulls public records used to create AI audio of deceased pilots The NTSB is pausing public access to investigations as AI tech accelerates. By Chase DiBenedetto Chase DiBenedetto Social Good Reporter Chase joined Mashable's Social Good team in 2020, covering online stories about digital activism, climate justice, accessibility, and media representation. Her work also captures how these conversations manifest in politics, popular culture, and fandom. Sometimes she's very funny. Read Full Bio on May 23, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Public records helped individuals create AI deepfake audio of a deadly plane crash.
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