The Federal Communications Commission is creating a national security council to bolster US defences against Chinese cyber attacks and help it stay ahead of China in critical technologies, such as artificial intelligence.
Brendan Carr, the new FCC chair, said he was establishing the council to step up the agency’s focus on the “persistent and constant threat from foreign adversaries, particularly the Chinese Communist party”.
“These bad actors are always exploring ways to breach our networks, devices and technology ecosystem. It is more important than ever that the FCC remain vigilant and protect Americans and American companies from these threats,” he said.