The right frame of reference for 5G

Internationally, we must have a vocal presence at the standards bodies that are defining the rules for 5G. We have been woefully absent and need to make participation a priority. We need to work with our allies to staunch the spread of Huawei and other Chinese companies owned by the state. We need to better communicate what Chinese dominance of 5G means. This is something we have not successfully done, as shown by Britain deciding to allow Huawei into certain elements of the 5G network. As a country, we must rethink our approach to 5G and creatively use all elements of our own national power. This is just the first of many policy challenges that will come in the future. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, autonomous weapons, machine learning algorithms, and more are on the horizon and will define our future. 5G is just the first of these. Getting it right is vital for our economic and national security.

[Mike Rogers, a former representative from Michigan in Congress, served as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. He is currently chairman of the group 5G Action Now.]