The Next G Alliance Report AI-Native Wireless Networks examines the research and technology directions necessary to create an AI-native wireless network. As one of the six audacious goals of the National 6G Roadmap working group, AI-native wireless networks are essential to establish North American leadership in 6G and beyond. The report provides insights into the driving forces, technical challenges, and research directions required to make AI-native wireless networks a reality, such as AI/ML model lifecycle management, performance evaluation and interpretation, training data availability, and security and privacy. Additionally, the report highlights the opportunities AI/ML brings to network and device operations optimization through distributed and federated learning. However, the path to realizing AI-native wireless networks presents challenges, such as obtaining real data from wireless networks for model training and the impact of AI on existing communication standards and systems.

If you are interested in learning more about AI-native wireless networks and the path toward achieving them, this report is a must-read. This report provides valuable insights into the research and technology directions necessary to make AI-native wireless networks a reality and addresses key North American imperatives. With the application of AI/ML, network and device operations can be jointly optimized through distributed and federated learning, while also addressing issues like AI/ML model lifecycle management, performance evaluation and interpretation, training data availability, and security and privacy. However, the report also highlights the challenges in obtaining real data from wireless networks for model training and the impact of AI on existing communication standards and systems. Download AI-Native Wireless Networks to learn more about the future of wireless networks and the integration of AI/ML technology.