The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and 6G Networks: A Transformative Shift in Computing and Communications

Abstract

This article investigates the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with 6G networks and their potential impact on computing and communication systems. It aims to analyze the effects of telecommunications, healthcare, smart cities, and other industries by showcasing how AI integration will transform 6G technology and its subsequent network optimization and management. This article takes a conceptual approach by assessing available literature AI technology’s trends and research concerning 6G networks. It assesses the foundational technologies of 6G like AI and THz communication, massive MIMO, edge and quantum computing, and how these technologies amplify the impact of future networks on society. Further, it discusses the role of AI in the different domains of AI powered 6G and considers the major implications for security. Incorporating AI into 6G networks is expected to provide unprecedented benefits like ultra-high speed connection, real-time decision-making, and unparalleled data handling. This will give rise to autonomous systems, transform healthcare with proactive monitoring, boost industrial automation, and facilitate the development of smart cities. The study however does highlight challenges posed by complex AI algorithms, issues of security and privacy, and stringent governance policies. This text explains the impact of Artificial Intelligence with respect to its impact across different sections of 6G networks, as well as with the possibilities and problems this integration might pose. This research captures how important AI is for managing 6G networks alongside the interrelated issues of security and ethics. This publication increases the existing literature on emerging communication systems and IN the same time provides thoughtful recommendations for research, policy development, and industrial practice.

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