SIGNAL+DRAHT | Issue 05/2022
The application of artificial intelligence in railway technology for safety-relevant applications – opportunities and problems
The success of applications of so-called “artificial intelligence” (AI) is unmistakable. AI is used in numerous fields: entertainment and art, while AI-supported assistance systems are also in use in many technical systems. A good overview of AI methods and fields of application can be found in [1]. In addition, technical and political preparations are also being prepared for the use of AI in safety-relevant systems all the way up to a planned “TÜV for AI”. Despite all the success, however, it has not yet been possible to provide an AI safety case or even to obtain approval for cases where AI is solely responsible for safety-relevant decisions....