U.S. and International Partners Reaffirm Commitment to Telecommunications Security and AI-Enabled Cyberattack Cooperation

Representatives from the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom met at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington, D.C., on October 16, 2026, for their Third Annual Convening. Following the meeting, the organizations reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in response to evolving threats and challenges in the telecommunications sector, including those that threaten national security. They intend to deepen cooperation on understanding emerging risks from AI-enabled cyberattacks and intrusions, the use of AI for defensive cybersecurity, and the security implications of integrating AI into communications infrastructure.