- According to National Security Council officials, the United States is strengthening its 5G infrastructure.
- He said the United States needs to improve its communications infrastructure.
- This article is part of '.5G and Connectivity Handbook” is a series that explores some of the most important technological innovations of our time.
The United States is strengthening its 5G infrastructure in preparation for the AI era.
Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, said 5G and 6G are “the most strategic He said that it is part of the “disciplinary field''.
On Thursday, at the annual RSA conference in San Francisco, she spoke at a fireside chat moderated by Nilufer Raj Howe, managing partner at Capitol Meridian Partners, about cybersecurity and emerging technologies such as 5G and AI. I gave a lecture at
Mr. Neuberger discussed the importance of the communications sector, saying one of the biggest challenges for the United States is the lack of competitive technology in communications infrastructure. He said the US needs to improve its hardware and foster competition among vendors.
Neuberger said this is especially important as the United States is in a technology arms race with China and Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei. As Chinese technology becomes more integrated into the technology Americans use every day, whether it's 5G technology or connected cars, the U.S. needs to consider national security risks in how it collects data. he added.
“We're at a point where we can say, what is a thoughtful approach that protects Americans' sensitive data and protects Americans' navigational data while fostering innovation?” Neuberger said.
The telecommunications industry impacts valuable information for U.S. businesses and the government. It also needs to be secure because it's often managed and updated remotely, Neuberger said.
“Today's communication systems are very complex,” she said. “If you can't trust these vendors, it's very hard to trust them.”
Neuberger is part of the government's efforts to invest in 5G, including the Biden administration's $1.5 billion Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, which aims to bring open standards to telecommunications and advance innovation in the wireless industry. I emphasized the part.
“What we're trying to do is bring innovation to bring in new players so that we can play to our traditional strengths in software,” Neuberger said.
Grants from these types of funds have helped U.S. allies. This has enabled global telcos, including from India, Japan and Europe, to jointly test new technologies and learn from each other. The US is also building a telecommunications partnership with India, as India is one of the world's largest telecommunications markets along with the US and China.
In November, the White House launched a national spectrum strategy to foster innovation in wireless technology. Neuberger said this includes industries such as connected cars and defense, adding that these technologies could allow the United States to help Ukraine if Russia shuts down power lines.
“As we think about how to lead in these connected industries in the future, we need to think of creative ways to use spectrum more efficiently and differently,” Neuberger said. .
