HUAWEI LEVERAGING AI TO ENHANCE CAPABILITIES, PERFORMANCE OF 5G-A NETWORKS

By Hillman Jamil

SHANGHAI, June 28 (Bernama) -- The integration of 5G-A (5G-Advanced) and artificial intelligence (AI) by Huawei represents a significant advancement in telecommunications and technology.

As a global leader in 5G technology, Huawei is leveraging AI to enhance the capabilities and performance of 5G-A networks, driving innovation across various industries.

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At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2024, which ran from June 26-28, Huawei marketing and sales president, Huawei ICT Solutions, Richard Liu, said with 5G-A networks getting faster and supporting more users and devices, the field of AI will benefit three things, namely human relations, connected cars, and connected devices. 

“Human relations is how the universal human experience will improve as a result of the integration of 5G-A and also AI,” he said.

Liu said that optimising video streaming based on algorithms, and enabling the display of 3D videos with 8K resolution assisted by AI to display them are examples of how the human experience can be improved by searching for items with AI-assisted recommendations.

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He noted that all these will only take up 1.1 gigabytes of space for a 2-minute video.

Meanwhile, Liu said that 5G-A technology is set to revolutionise the automotive industry by enhancing the user experience and introducing innovative ways of using vehicles.

“5G-A technology significantly enhances the capabilities of in-car multimedia systems, providing download speeds of up to gigabit per second.

“This high-speed connectivity transforms the user experience and expands the functionalities of in-car multimedia players,” he said. 

As for interaction, Liu said the AI-equipped 5G-A should be able to perform connected car diagnostics, and also be able to control music or calls. 

Regarding connecting devices, Liu said the evolution of telecommunications networks, particularly with the integration of 5G-A technology, is poised to connect an even greater number of devices and enhance connectivity on a global scale.

With nearly 10 billion people already connected through existing networks, the potential for growth in device connectivity is immense.

This expansion is further amplified by the development of AI-based interactive components, a trend gaining significant traction in China and beyond.

Liu said Huawei has developed an AI avatar program that will create a user avatar, with the avatar able to communicate in multiple languages and provide real-time translation. 

One of the benefits of 5G-A with AI is maximising revenue, resulting from the growing experience and services. 

Revenue is the backbone for most new technology evolutions, and with data transmission increasing based on user demand, user experience will also generate new demand, he said.

“If the demand for robots to assemble goods can maximise profits, with those robots serving more in smart factories, they can also optimise operations as a whole and continue to generate profits.

“These two will depend on each other, to ensure business development,” Liu said. 

-- BERNAMA