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The Citizen (ZA)·September 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The cancellation of more than 1,300 flights to and from UK airports has been described as the country's biggest civilian aviation disruption not caused by weather, according to The Citizen. The incident has raised concerns about the potential threat posed by rogue artificial intelligence systems to critical infrastructure. The air traffic chaos affected thousands of passengers and highlighted vulnerabilities in systems that keep air travel running safely and on schedule.

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