Federal Communications Commission and National Science Foundation Co-Host AI Workshop
Summary
On July 13, 2023, the FCC and the NSF co-hosted a workshop on “The Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence for Communications Networks and Consumers.” The workshop focused on AI in spectrum management, network resiliency, and consumer issues such as robocalls, digital equity and broadband access. The workshop featured opening remarks by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner Nathan Simington and NSF Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan. Dr. Margaret Martonosi—the Assistant Director for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) at NSF—gave a keynote speech on the future opportunities AI offers and NSF’s efforts in advancing AI. The speech was followed by two panels: “AI’s Dramatic Impact on Communications Networks and Technologies” and “AI as a Tool and Challenge for Consumer Empowerment.”
