Commissioner Trusty's State of the Net Keynote

Federal Communications Commissioner Olivia Trusty spoke about artificial intelligence (AI) in her keynote speech at the State of the Net Conference on February 9, 2026. "AI is no longer a future concept or a pilot project. It is here. It is deployed," said Commissioner Trusty. "And it is already reshaping how our communications networks operate, how people connect, and how services are delivered. The real question before us is not whether AI will transform communications, but whether our networks, our spectrum policies, and our regulatory frameworks are ready to support it at scale. AI’s promise ultimately depends on the strengths of the systems that move data: spectrum, infrastructure, and connectivity. Without strong networks, even the smartest technology falls short. That reality places communications policy squarely at the center of the AI conversation. AI algorithms may be written in code, but they live and operate on networks. Without fast, reliable, and resilient communications systems, AI cannot deliver on its potential."