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6G will connect heterogeneous intelligent agents to make them operate complex cooperative tasks. When connecting intelligence, two main research questions arise to identify how AI and ML models behave depending on: i) their input data…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-08-28 Mattia Merluzzi , Miltiadis C. Filippou , Leonardo Gomes Baltar , Markus D. Muek , Emilio Calvanese Strinati

The fifth-generation cellular networks (5G) has boosted the unprecedented convergence between the information world and physical world. On the other hand, empowered with the enormous amount of data and information, artificial intelligence…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2020-04-21 Rongpeng Li , Zhifeng Zhao , Xing Xu , Fei Ni , Honggang Zhang

The cellular network standard is gradually stepping towards the 6th Generation (6G). In 6G, the pioneering and exclusive features, such as creating connectivity even in space and under water, are attracting Governments, organizations and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-01-19 Purbita Mitra , Rouprita Bhattacharjee , Twinkle Chatterjee , Soumalya De , Raja Karmakar , Arindam Ghosh , Tinku Adhikari

Sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks evolve from connecting devices to connecting intelligence. The focus turns to Goal-Oriented Communications, where the effectiveness of communication is assessed through task-level objectives over…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-16 Lorenzo Mario Amorosa , Zhan Gao , Tony Chahoud , Yiqun Wu , Lukas Eller , Marco Skocaj , Roberto Verdone

In this paper, we propose a semantic-aware waveform design framework for AI-native 6G networks that jointly optimizes physical layer resource usage and semantic communication efficiency and robustness, while explicitly accounting for the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-02-17 Nour Hello , Mohamed Amine Hamoura , Francois Rivet , Emilio Calvanese Strinati

With the development of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, implementing AI-based techniques to improve wireless transceivers becomes an emerging research topic. Within this context, AI-based channel characterization and estimation…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-10-29 Yuzhi Yang , Sen Yan , Weijie Zhou , Brahim Mefgouda , Ridong Li , Zhaoyang Zhang , Mérouane Debbah

Future applications such as intelligent vehicles, the Internet of Things and holographic telepresence are already highlighting the limits of existing fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks. These limitations relate to data throughput,…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-01-27 Sofiane Latreche , Hocine Bellahsene , Abdelmalik Taleb-Ahmed

The evolution towards 6G architecture promises a transformative shift in communication networks, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a pivotal role. This paper delves deep into the seamless integration of Large Language Models (LLMs)…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-11-13 Sasu Tarkoma , Roberto Morabito , Jaakko Sauvola

The emergence of sixth-generation and beyond communication systems is expected to fundamentally transform digital experiences through introducing unparalleled levels of intelligence, efficiency, and connectivity. A promising technology…

Waveform design has served as a cornerstone for each generation of mobile communication systems. The future sixth-generation (6G) mobile communication networks are expected to employ larger-scale antenna arrays and exploit higher-frequency…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-06-14 Zhiqiang Xiao , Xianda Liu , Yong Zeng , J. Andrew Zhang , Shi Jin , Rui Zhang

The underlying waveform has always been a shaping factor for each generation of the cellular networks, such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) for the 4th generation cellular networks (4G). To meet the diversified and…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2015-09-01 Xi Zhang , Ming Jia , Lei Chen , Jianglei Ma , Jing Qiu

Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is a promising technique towards 6G networks, and generative foundation models such as large language models (LLMs) have attracted considerable interest from academia and telecom industry. This work…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-03-25 Hao Zhou , Chengming Hu , Dun Yuan , Ye Yuan , Di Wu , Xue Liu , Zhu Han , Charlie Zhang

The sixth generation (6G) network is expected to deploy larger multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) arrays to support massive connectivity, which will increase overhead and latency at the physical layer. Meanwhile, emerging 6G demands such…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2026-02-26 Keke Ying , Zhen Gao , Tingting Yang , Jianhua Zhang , Xiang Cheng , Tony Q. S. Quek , H. Vincent Poor

6G will exploit satellite, aerial and terrestrial platforms jointly to improve radio access capability and to unlock the support of on-demand edge cloud services in the three dimensional space (3D) by incorporating Mobile Edge Computing…

The sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks are expected to deliver ubiquitous connectivity, resilient coverage, and intelligence-driven services in highly dynamic environments. To achieve these goals, distributed wireless architectures…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-10-24 Enyu Shi , Jiayi Zhang , Zhilong Liu , Ziheng Liu , Arumugam Nallanathan , Merouane Debbah , Shi Jin , Bo Ai

Cellular networks, such as 5G systems, are becoming increasingly complex for supporting various deployment scenarios and applications. Embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in 5G evolution is critical to managing the complexity and fueling…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-11-23 Xingqin Lin , Mingzhe Chen , Henrik Rydén , Jaeseong Jeong , Heunchul Lee , Mårten Sundberg , Roy Timo , Hazhir S. Razaghi , H. Vincent Poor

Artificial intelligence (AI) will play an increasing role in cellular network deployment, configuration and management. This paper examines the security implications of AI-driven 6G radio access networks (RANs). While the expected timeline…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-09-07 Talha F. Rahman , Aly Sabri Abdalla , Keith Powell , Walaa AlQwider , Vuk Marojevic

In 2030, we are going to evidence the 6G mobile communication technology, which will enable the Internet of Everything. Yet 5G has to be experienced by people worldwide and B5G has to be developed; the researchers have already started…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-10-30 Sabuzima Nayak , Ripon Patgiri

The Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing applications aim to support a variety of societal needs, including the global pandemic situation that the entire world is currently experiencing and responses to natural disasters. The need…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2020-12-11 Elisa Bertino , Sujata Banerjee

Recent advances in AI technologies have notably expanded device intelligence, fostering federation and cooperation among distributed AI agents. These advancements impose new requirements on future 6G mobile network architectures. To meet…