China
Huang Says U.S. Risks Trailing China in AI Without Energy Reforms
NVIDIA's CEO warned China now generates twice the U.S. electricity, builds data centers in months, and claims 70% of global AI patents.
AI
AI Testing Nonprofit Flags Reliability Gaps Amid Push for National Standards
Former Meta executive said foreign actors may shape training data to influence model outputs.
national security
Panel Flags Regulatory Gaps as Cable Vulnerabilities Increase
Experts cite fragmented U.S. oversight amid growing physical and geopolitical threats.
national security
FCC Chief of Staff: Network Protection Core to America's National Security
Agency leader outlined measured to protect U.S. networks and innovation from foreign interference.
national security
Senate Passes Pair of Bills to Safeguard Broadband Supply Chains
Measures from Sens. Hickenlooper and Ernst aim to prevent equipment shortages and bolster domestic production
Congress
House Approves Undersea Cable Control Act
Bill orders federal strategy to keep undersea cable tech out of adversaries’ hands.
Cybersecurity
FCC Unanimously Approves Buildout of Secure Submarine Cables
‘The unseen heroes of global communications.’
Wireless
Trade Association Warns Wireless Market Structure Threatens National Security
NATE calls for an immediate response.
AI
Schmidt Warns Congress: U.S. Must Win Race to Superintelligent AI
Schmidt urged rebuilding domestic semiconductor manufacturing
national security
FCC Investigating Chinese Telecom Providers
The agency's chairman alleged some of the firms were operating in the U.S.
FCC
Carr Establishes New Council for National Security at FCC
Initiative aims to strengthen U.S. telecom security and counter foreign threats.
Infrastructure
U.S. Data Centers Could Face Security Threats Amid AI Boom
Current legislation insufficient to protect data center infrastructure, experts fear
Expert Opinion
Joshua Levine: Getting the FACTs About Foreign Adversary Investment in Telecoms
In order to convince people of national security threats, policymakers and civil society must point to tangible evidence of potential risk.
Funding
U.S. Government May Buy TikTok Under Trump’s New Wealth Fund
The fund would seek to monetize U.S. assets for the benefit of American citizens.
Public Safety
House Passes Telecom Security Bills to Counter Foreign Threats
One bill would create a comprehensive strategy to secure global telecom infrastructure.
Public Safety
House to Consider Five Communications Security Bills Next Week
The bills emphasize defending U.S. communications infrastructure from foreign adversaries, especially China.
