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The article addresses the critical architectural debate within 6G regarding how artificial intelligence should be natively integrated into network functions versus operating as a separate domain. While commercial timelines are compressing toward 2029, industry leaders emphasize that consensus on an AI-native core architecture is essential before standalone deployment can proceed. This uncertainty highlights a pivotal moment where the definition of next-generation network intelligence remains unsettled despite advancing hardware readiness.
AI architecture remains unsettled as 6G core timeline compresses
Timeline tightens – Keysight’s Stephen Douglas said early demonstrations could take place around the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with potential first commercial systems in mid-to-late 2029. AI design debated – 3GPP is studying whether AI should be integrated into network functions, supported through a separate AI domain or enabled through a more agent-based architecture. Consensus remains essential – Docomo Euro-Labs’ Bahador Bakhshi said competing approaches to 6G architecture remain under discussion, with a compromise expected to emerge…
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