Chairwoman Announces Advisory Committee on Forward-Looking Tech Issues

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that the FCC will re-establish the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC), with its primary focus to include how artificial intelligence and machine learning can enhance the security, reliability, and integrity of communications networks in a nondiscriminatory, transparent, and socially responsible manner. The Chairwoman also plans to task the next CSRIC with addressing forward-looking issues including the security and reliability risks unique to emerging 6G networks and the reliability of Next Generation 911 networks. CSRIC is a federal advisory committee that provides recommendations to the Commission to improve the security, reliability, and interoperability of the nation’s communications systems. The Commission announced its intention to re-establish CSRIC on or before March 30, 2024, for a period of two years. This will be the FCC’s ninth charter of CSRIC, with an expected first meeting in June 2024. The FCC is seeking nominations for membership and a chairperson for CSRIC IX.