The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Advanced Research Projects Agency for Infrastructure (ARPA-I) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit input on potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) across all modes of transportation, as well as emerging challenges and opportunities in the development and deployment of AI technologies.
This RFI is based on Executive Order (EO) No. 14110 “Safe, Secure, and Reliable Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence” of October 30, 2023.
The RFI questions are:
- What are the current or near future relevant applications of AI in the transportation sector?
- What are the potential opportunities for the future of transportation that AI can facilitate?
- What are the current or future challenges for AI in transportation, including risks posed by its use in transportation and potential barriers to responsible adoption?
- What are the AI opportunities, challenges, and risks associated with the autonomous mobility ecosystem, including the enhancement of software-defined AI?
- Please comment on any other considerations related to the development, challenges, and opportunities of AI in transportation that are not covered in the questions above.
“AI has the potential to transform transportation and mobility in the future, just as it is transforming our society and economy,” said Dr. Robert C. Hampshire, Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology and Chief Scientist at the U.S. Department of Transportation. “As a result, AI in transportation holds great promise, but also dangers if misused. ARPA-I is eager to hear from a wide range of stakeholders about how AI can help the U.S. Department of Transportation develop a future of mobility that is safer, more efficient, has fewer emissions, and increases equity and access for all.”
Written submissions must be received by July 2, 2024.
