Space-air-ground integrated network (SAGIN) is envisioned as a key network architecture for achieving ubiquitous coverage in the next-generation communication system. Concurrently, artificial intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in managing the complex control of SAGIN, thereby enhancing its automation and flexibility. Despite this, there remains a significant research gap concerning the interaction between AI and SAGIN. In this context, we first present a promising approach for developing a generalized AI model capable of executing multiple tasks simultaneously in SAGIN. Subsequently, we propose a framework that leverages software-defined networking (SDN) and AI technologies to manage the resources and services across the entire SAGIN. Particularly, we demonstrate the real-world applicability of our proposed framework through a comprehensive case study. These works pave the way for the deep integration of SAGIN and AI in future wireless networks.
@article{arxiv.2505.09259,
title = {Interplay Between AI and Space-Air-Ground Integrated Network: The Road Ahead},
author = {Chenyu Wu and Xi Wang and Yi Hu and Shuai Han and Dusit Niyato},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2505.09259},
year = {2025}
}