A group of leading telecom companies, including Nvidia, Ericsson, Nokia, and T-Mobile US, have partnered to launch the first AI-RAN Innovation Centre. Located in Bellevue, Washington, the centre aims to transform Radio Access Networks (RAN) using AI.

T-Mobile explained that the centre aligns with the AI-RAN Alliance’s mission to improve open RAN technology, enhancing network performance through AI. The operator’s CEO, Mike Sievert, noted the immense potential AI holds for reshaping future mobile networks.

The companies highlighted that AI-RAN concepts will adopt open and containerised structures similar to open RAN but with added GPU-powered accelerated computing. This approach is expected to drive advancements in network reliability, performance, and efficiency.

Additionally, the centre will incorporate Nvidia’s AI Aerial platform, offering advanced tools for designing and deploying AI in wireless networks. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasised the broad impact AI will have on the wireless industry, beyond traditional applications.