AI Makes Networks More Efficient, but Security Issues Pose Risks: 5G Americas
5G Americas noted AI's benefits and risks when it's applied to mobile networks. A paper released Wednesday said “the integration of AI into the mobile network is expected to bring significant improvements in network performance and user experience.” Yet AI…
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"comes with potential risks, broadly categorised into Security, Regulatory, Trustworthiness and Sustainability.” As AI systems see greater use in network management and operations, they also become "attractive targets for cyberattacks," the paper said. “AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s actively shaping wireless networks today,” said Viet Nguyen, 5G Americas president, noting work by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project and the Open Radio Access Network Alliance. “Attacks, such as data poisoning or intelligent jamming, can undermine the very systems we depend on,” he said: “These threats aren’t theoretical -- they’re real, and they’re evolving alongside the technology. Addressing them requires not just innovation but vigilance.