Artificial Intelligence (AI)

From training courses to responsible practices, explore how artificial intelligence in mobile is shaping the future of the telecom industry. GSMA AI programmes bring together operators and technology leaders to advance responsible, impactful artificial intelligence in telecom worldwide.

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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.

Vivek Badrinath, Director General, GSMA

How artificial intelligence is shaping our future

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

In the telecoms industry AI telecom 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

GSMA AI programmes address the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in mobile – from ethics, governance, innovation and 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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Driving AI Ubiquity

The GSMA spearheads AI as the mobile industry’s next growth engine. We unite the global ecosystem to accelerate AI adoption by driving collaborative innovation across two symbiotic fronts: evolving ‘Networks for AI’ to create optimised infrastructure, while advancing ‘AI for Networks’ to embed intelligence into operations. By creating shared frameworks and standardised approaches, we guide the industry’s evolution, enabling our members to deploy AI responsibly at a global scale and unlock new value for a smarter, connected world.

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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. 

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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 artificial intelligence in telecom through real-world pilots and commercial trials.  

Foundry’s AI work

Mobile for Development EmergingTech

The EmergingTech programme unlocks the potential of AI and emerging technologies for the underserved. 

Our mission is to accelerate impact and climate action by fostering the adoption of AI and emerging technologies in low- and middle-income countries. To achieve this, the programme works with public, private and third sector innovators to develop scalable and sustainable solutions that have inclusive and responsible AI at the core.  

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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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