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- India Hosts ITU FG-AINN Meeting to Advance AI-Native Telecom Networks
India Hosts ITU FG-AINN Meeting to Advance AI-Native Telecom Networks
Context :
- Event: 3rd meeting of ITU-T Focus Group on AI-Native for Telecommunication Networks (FG-AINN).
- Host: Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), under DoT.
- Dates: June 11–13, 2025.
- Location: New Delhi.
- Key Initiative Launched: Build-a-Thon 2025 for AI-native network solutions.
Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Technology)
Core Objectives
- Advance integration of AI-native architecture in telecom networks.
- Enable intelligent automation, self-management, and real-time optimization.
- Discuss federated learning, 6G use cases, and AI/ML-driven innovations in telecom.
- Facilitate standard-setting discussions for future intelligent networks.
India’s Role & Proposals
- India’s Proactive Role: Showcased national projects like Bharat Gen (India’s 1st govt-funded multimodal LLM).
- Global Aspirations:
- Bid to host ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030 (PP-30).
- Nominated Ms. M. Revathi as first woman & regional candidate for Director, ITU Radiocommunication Bureau.
- Seeks continued ITU Council Membership (2027–2031).
Build-a-Thon 2025
- Date: June 13, 2025.
- Format: Crowdsourced, collaborative coding and design challenge.
- Participants: Industry, startups, academia.
- Aim: Co-create real-world AI-native telecom solutions.
Key Technical Themes
- AI/ML for next-gen wireless systems.
- AI in 6G communication and smart services.
- Autonomous AI agents and disaster-aware networks.
- Ethical concerns: Explainability, digital sovereignty, and security.
- Novel applications: Facial recognition-based SIM verification.
Significance of FG-AINN
- Established: July 2024 under ITU-T Study Group 13.
- Mandate: Redesign network architecture to natively embed AI at core.
- Expected Impact: Self-optimizing, resilient networks for both urban and remote users.
- Use Cases: Smart cities, connected mobility, responsive public services.
Strategic Importance for India
- Positions India as a thought leader in AI-telecom convergence.
- Strengthens India’s pitch for global regulatory and standard-setting roles.
- Enhances global visibility of indigenous innovations like Bharat Gen and CDOT AI initiatives.
