Chat GPT's Response Time Questioned in Simulated Aviation Emergency

Following a recent incident on a Flydubai flight, an experiment was conducted to test the responsiveness of Chat GPT in a simulated aviation emergency. The test involved a voice conversation where users described a scenario of a plane in distress, with a pilot incapacitated and the aircraft losing altitude. The goal was to assess if the AI could provide immediate, clear instructions for regaining control and preventing a crash.

During the simulated emergency, users repeatedly emphasized the urgency, shouting about the impending crash and the need for immediate guidance. However, the AI's response time was found to be slow, and its speech rate was too deliberate for the critical nature of the situation. Users requested faster responses and reiterated the dire circumstances, highlighting the potential for a fatal delay in a real-life scenario.

When asked how to stabilize the aircraft and what buttons to press among many controls, Chat GPT's answers did not match the speed expected in a life-threatening situation. The prolonged wait for responses was a significant part of the experience, leading to the feeling that in a real emergency, such a delay could be catastrophic.

It is important to note that this was a simulated conversation and not a professional assessment of the AI's capabilities in actual aviation emergencies. The experiment did not involve a real aircraft or its systems, and therefore, cannot definitively determine if Chat GPT could save a plane from crashing. However, the test did reveal a noticeable gap between the AI's response speed and the urgency of a critical situation.

In contrast to the AI's performance, the article also references the real-life actions of passengers on the Flydubai flight who, without waiting for any external assistance, demonstrated courage and resourcefulness to manage the critical moments, implying that human bravery was instrumental in averting disaster.