The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said Thursday that the agency is creating a new National Security Council for the National Security Council. The FCC announcement did not detail what the group will do, but its broader goals focus on competing with China, including in AI and other technology areas.
The FCC statement at the National Security Council said that its three agendas include:
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“Reduce the dependence of trade and supply chains in the U.S. technology and telecommunications sector on foreign rivals”
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“Easy the U.S. vulnerability to cyberattacks, spies and foreign adversaries surveillance”
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“Ensure that the United States wins strategic competition with China, such as 5G and 6G, AI, AI, satellite and space, quantum computing, robotics and autonomous systems, and the Internet of Things”
Although the statement mentioned foreign opponents several times, it only specifically called China.
The Council will include representatives from eight FCC bureaus and offices, which said it will promote cross-agency collaboration and information sharing. Adam Chan, who serves as the FCC’s security consultant, serves as director of the National Security Council.
“Today, the country faces ongoing threats from foreign rivals, especially the CCP,” FCC Chairman Carr wrote in the agency’s press release. “These bad actors have been exploring ways to violate our network, equipment and technology ecosystem. More important than ever, the FCC is vigilant and protects Americans and U.S. companies from these threats. Because these threats now span a range of departments regulated by the FCC, it is important that the FCC’s national security efforts draw important resources from various FCC organizations.”
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