Allen Telescope Array uses AI agents to search for extraterrestrial signals

The Decoder reported on November 4, 2026 that SETI's Allen Telescope Array now uses AI agents in the search for extraterrestrial signals. The report describes two uses in observations: operating the telescope and analyzing radio signals in real time. Researchers still have to enter commands, so the setup is not yet running without human instruction.

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Not enough continuous observations to draw a trend yet.