Japan telecom panel weighs tighter cybersecurity rules amid AI-powered attacks
( October 22, 2026, 02:39 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: An expert panel under Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications began discussions Thursday on protecting telecom infrastructure amid a surge in cyberattacks powered by frontier artificial intelligence. The panel will examine technical measures to counter AI-powered attacks, corporate governance and appropriate risk-management frameworks as telecom services become increasingly integrated with cloud services and other digital services supplied by software and hardware providers. It is expected to issue interim proposals in December and finalize its recommendations next June.The statements are attached (in Japanese). ...
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