AI-Ready Networks Act

This legislation directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish a comprehensive report within 18 months on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the commercial telecommunications infrastructure of the United States. This report, which must be publicly accessible and submitted to congressional committees, aims to thoroughly analyze AI's evolving role in this critical sector. The report is mandated to include an assessment of international and industry standards-setting bodies for AI in telecommunications, alongside an identification and analysis of voluntary, industry-driven use cases for AI integration. It must also provide recommendations for addressing workforce trends, leveraging AI to enhance network security, integrity, and availability , and ensuring transparency, accountability, and public trust in AI deployments within telecommunications networks. Additionally, the report will offer recommendations for modernizing the Communications Act of 1934 to reflect AI advancements and outline strategies for intergovernmental collaboration to facilitate safe and effective AI integration. A draft report must be published within one year for public comment, and the Assistant Secretary is required to consult with various stakeholders, including federal agencies, industry, and academia, before finalizing the report.