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5G Wireless Use Could Prompt Flight Diversions, US FAA Warns

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5G Wireless Use Could Prompt Flight Diversions, US FAA Warns

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned on Tuesday that interference from the planned use of 5G wireless spectrum would pose an air safety risk and could lead to flight diversions.

The aviation industry and the FAA have expressed concerns about 5G’s potential interference with sensitive aircraft electronic equipment such as radio altimeters. After the FAA raised concerns, AT&T and Verizon agreed in November to postpone the commercial launch of C-band wireless services to January 5.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued two airworthiness directives ordering the revision of aircraft and helicopter flight manuals to prohibit certain operations that require radio altimeter data in the presence of 5G C-band wireless broadband signals. A Federal Aviation Administration directive on Tuesday stated that “unsafe conditions” constitute a requirement for immediate action before deployment on January 5, “because aircraft automation or pilots did not detect abnormalities in the radio altimeter, especially near the ground. ….. It may cause the loss of continued safe flight and landing.”

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The FAA reiterated in a statement on Tuesday that it believes that “5G expansion will coexist with aviation safety.” The agency added that the two directives “provide a framework…gather more information to avoid potential impact on aviation safety equipment.”

The FAA is still discussing the exact outline of any restrictions with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the White House, and industry officials, and is expected to be outlined in a series of notices in the coming weeks. The FCC said on Tuesday that it “continues to work with the FAA and private entities to make progress to advance the security and rapid deployment of 5G networks…We look forward to the FAA providing the latest guidance reflecting these developments in the coming weeks.”

It is not clear which airports or specific aircraft may be affected. The FAA stated that it will “issue a notice when necessary, stating that due to the presence of 5G C-band wireless broadband signals, radio altimeter data may be unreliable in certain areas.”

AT&T and Verizon said on November 24 that they will take at least six months of preventive measures to limit interference. But aviation industry groups said on Monday that they are not enough to solve aviation safety issues.

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Verizon stated on Tuesday that “there is no evidence that 5G operations using C-band spectrum pose any risk to aviation safety, as evidenced by the actual experience of dozens of countries/regions using this spectrum for 5G”, adding that it is FAA is finally confident that it will conclude that the use of C-band 5G “will not pose a risk to aviation safety.”

Verizon added that it “is expected to launch 5G using the C-band next month, and use the network to reach 100 million Americans in the first quarter of 2022.”

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

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YouTube has celebrated its 20th anniversary with several new features, including functional upgrades and new features for YouTube TV. The platform has introduced personalised radio stations via Ask Music, which is available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users on both iOS and Android devices. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out the ability to fast-forward.

YouTube TV members will gain the ability to build their own multiview experiences, starting with a selection of non-sports content from a small group of popular channels. The platform is introducing improved navigation, better playback quality, and easier access to features such as comments, channel information, and more through videos at 4x speed, providing more.

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  3. 1. AI-Powered Video Summaries
    One of the most anticipated features is AI-generated video summaries, which will now appear below eligible videos. This allows viewers to preview content quickly and decide whether to watch the full video. The summaries are automatically created using advanced natural language processing and are designed to boost discoverability and engagement.

  4. 2. “Jump Ahead” Smart Chapters
    YouTube is introducing smart chapters with “Jump Ahead” capabilities, allowing viewers to skip to the most engaging parts of videos based on audience retention data. The feature leverages machine learning to identify sections that retain viewers the most and gives users a prompt to “Jump Ahead” with a single tap.

  5. 3. Creator Insights Dashboard Upgrade
    For content creators, YouTube has upgraded its Creator Studio Dashboard with enhanced real-time analytics, audience mood tracking, and AI-suggested titles and tags. The platform’s algorithms now offer dynamic suggestions for improving performance, personalized for each creator’s channel and content style.

  6. 4. YouTube Create App Expansion
    Following positive feedback from beta users, YouTube is officially rolling out the YouTube Create app in over 30 new countries. This free mobile video editing tool includes features like auto-captions, royalty-free music, filters, and multi-clip editing — giving creators more control without the need for expensive software.

  7. 5. Enhanced Live Shopping Tools
    With e-commerce booming, YouTube is expanding its Live Shopping tools, allowing creators to tag mini-social network within the platform. These tools are products, integrate affiliate links, and host shoppable livestreams with real-time viewer interaction. The new update supports multi-vendor support, making collaborations with brands smoother and more profitable.

  8. 6. Smart TV Upgrades
    YouTube is giving its TV interface a refresh, introducing a sleeker design with quicker access to playlists, subscriptions, and smart recommendations. A new “Ambient Mode interactive content suggestions and previews when the app is idle, turning the TV into a dynamic home hub for entertainment.

  9. 7. Community Tab Enhancements
    To improve engagement, YouTube is enhancing its Community Tab with interactive stickers, polls, countdowns, and quizzes — turning it into a mini-social network within the platform. These tools are aimed at helping creators keep their audience involved even between video uploads.
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