5G Series Part One: 5G/NextG and AI

Advances in network slicing technology make it possible for service providers to create multiple customized virtual networks within a shared infrastructure environment.

By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to manage and automate Radio Access Network (RAN) components in cellular networks, the networks can be streamlined and optimized for functionality, performance, and security. For instance, isolating individual network slices enhances security for customers in a 5G/NextG environment. Service providers can employ strategies to fine-tune networks for distinct needs while maintaining overall system integrity.

Learning Objectives:

• Outline the ways that isolating individual slices improve security, both for customers and the service provider
• Delineate possible metrics to measure improving customer services using network slicing
• Evaluate what regulatory or standardization challenges need to be addressed to support the seamless deployment and interoperability of AI-enhanced connectivity solutions
• Assess how edge computing may evolve alongside AI to support low-latency applications and dynamic network management in the 5G/NextG landscape