Germany gives vessel traffic controllers an AI copilot

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German researchers are developing an AI-based decision-support system to help vessel traffic controllers manage waterways increasingly shared by conventional, highly automated and autonomous ships. Fraunhofer FKIE has launched the LEAS-PRO project, which aims to build a demonstrator capable of analysing developing traffic situations and providing recommendations to shore-based vessel traffic service operators. The system will …