US and UK Pledge Collaboration on 6G and Other Tech Issues
The U.S. and U.K. governments announced Thursday that they signed a memorandum of understanding on technology issues tied to President Donald Trump’s trip to England, including a focus on 6G, AI and positioning, navigation and timing (PNT). The memorandum calls for further “Ministerial-Level” meetings to flesh out details.
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The two nations “intend to enable joint research and development in 6G-relevant technologies, such as software for AI-enabled 6G,” the memorandum says. “This work is intended to be supported by joint efforts in standards bodies and in close partnership with industry, to shape global telecommunications standards with the Participants’ shared priorities.” On PNT, the nations affirmed “their shared dependencies on certain critical infrastructure” and said they “intend to enhance cooperation on initiatives to improve timing resilience.”