Artificial Intelligence (AI)

From training courses to responsible practices, explore all our programmes on AI.

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AI can be a force for good that helps to solve critical challenges. The mobile industry is committed to connecting everyone to a better future and is well placed to contribute to this evolving field.

Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA

How artificial intelligence is shaping our future

Mobile big data analytics and artificial intelligence are powerful forces transforming business and society – their profound impact is only just beginning to be seen. 

In the telecoms industry AI is enabling mobile operators to offer a huge range of improvements, both to connectivity and their customers’ experience. Overall, according to PwC’s Global Artificial Intelligence Study, AI is predicted to add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.  

When grounded in ethical principles that protect privacy, AI can change the world for the better and unlock life-changing benefits. 

GSMA AI programmes

The GSMA has a number of programmes tackling AI – from ethics to knowledge-sharing. Explore what we have to offer. 

GSMA AI for Impact (AI4I) 

In 2017 the GSMA brought together mobile operators and partners across the globe to create the AI for Impact initiative. It sees private and public sector organisations collaborate to use big data for social good and to ensure the mobile industry is deploying AI responsibly. 

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The GSMA AI4I Task Force  

The task force provides strategic guidance to shape priorities, activities and partnerships, and facilitates peer-to-peer knowledge exchange. 
 
It includes industry leaders, experts, and innovators coming together to harness the power of AI in a responsible way, unlock new use cases and build a constructive policy and regulatory environment. 

About the AI task force

GSMA Foundry’s AI resource library

GSMA Foundry is where cross-industry collaboration and business development make for world-changing transformation. Explore our thought-provoking and innovative work with AI.  
 
You’ll find a diverse range of resources, including expert-led discussions, articles, whitepapers and case studies covering various aspects of AI implementation in telecommunications.  

Foundry’s AI work

GSMA Foundry and IBM AI challenge 

The GSMA Foundry and IBM are collaborating to support the adoption of generative AI in the telecom industry, including a new opportunity which provides GSMA members with access to IBM’s watsonx.ai.  
 
Successful applicants receive complimentary access to the platform, empowering members to experiment with GenAI and bring their innovative ideas to life. 

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AI for Impact Expert Series

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The Mobile Industry and AI

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AI for Africa: Use cases delivering impact

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Combating forest fires with AI in Pakistan

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