Senators link spectrum, quantum and national security to AI network strategy
Jul 30, 2026
Senators across the committee framed AI‑ready networks as a national security priority: they discussed spectrum allocations, quantum networking prospects, and international coordination for AI governance while urging staffing and policy tools for defense.
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Senator Cruz opened a round of questioning by framing network buildout as central to competition with China: "We are in a strategic competition with China to lead the world on AI, and winning that race requires massive capital investment to build the networks that will power tomorrow's AI applications." (Senator Cruz)
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