AI and 6G: Insights from Samsung Silicon Valley Future Wireless Summit

On November 6, Samsung held the Silicon Valley Future Wireless Summit in Mountain View, California. The theme of the event was “Future Wireless for the AI Era.”

Around 80 experts from telecommunications operators, manufacturers, government agencies, and academia came together to talk about the future of communication technology, especially how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a role.

The summit followed the announcement of new 5G-Advanced standards by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) in March. This has led to increased interest in how AI can be used in telecommunications as the industry gets ready for 6G.

Angelo Jeongho Park, Vice President of Samsung Research, highlighted that since the introduction of 5G, the focus has shifted toward improving user experience and using innovative technologies like AI and energy-efficient advancements.

Further, he noted that the Samsung Future Wireless Summit summit aims to encourage cooperation between industry and academic leaders on combining AI with wireless technology to make the user experience even better.

The summit featured a keynote presentation on next-generation mobile communication and three main discussion sessions, including “AI-Native Communication,” “Sustainability: Energy Saving & Efficiency,” and “Innovations to Drive Future Wireless.” Each session included panel discussions which allowed participants to ask questions and share ideas.

A key point for the demonstration session is AI radio access network (RAN) technology, which Samsung developed with partners. This technology shows how AI can improve the performance of mobile networks.

Samsung is regularly working on shaping the future of communication. It is a founding member of the AI-RAN Alliance and holds leadership roles in several groups working on 6G standards. The company is committed to advancing AI-driven communication technologies to enhance user experiences worldwide.