On July 22, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology convened a hearing on Protecting Communications Networks and Improving Connectivity. The hearing examined a wide range of communications and technology policy issues, including artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, uncrewed aircraft systems, rural broadband deployment, and illegal robocalls. Wiley partner Kevin Rupy also testified at the hearing, addressing illegal robocalls and fraud.

The hearing’s discussion of AI and cybersecurity for communications networks highlighted how Congress is focused on balancing the benefits of AI with potential risks. The witness designated to discuss these issues was Lindsay Gorman, former White House technology advisor. Below, we highlight key areas of congressional focus on AI’s impact on communications networks and summarize the major themes from Gorman’s testimony on AI and cybersecurity.