The US Department of Transportation plans to explore using AI to draft federal transportation regulations, according to agency records and staff interviews.

The initiative was demonstrated to staff last month and aims to speed up the rulemaking process.

Officials said the goal is to produce draft regulations within 30 days, far faster than current timelines.

Critics have raised concerns about relying on AI for complex transportation safety rules.

Some staff worry AI-generated drafts could lack accuracy, creating safety and legal risks.

The department has already used AI to draft an unpublished FAA regulation, though experts stress that strong human oversight remains essential.

🔗 Source: ProPublica