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Recent advances in intelligent network control have primarily relied on task-specific Artificial Intelligence (AI) models deployed separately within the Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core Network (CN). While effective for isolated models,…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-02 Youbin Han , Haneul Ko , Namseok Ko , Tarik Taleb , Yan Chen

Despite the programmable architecture of Open RAN, today's deployments still rely heavily on static control and manual operations. To move beyond this limitation, we introduce AgentRAN, an AI-native, Open RAN-aligned agentic framework that…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2026-02-03 Maxime Elkael , Salvatore D'Oro , Leonardo Bonati , Michele Polese , Yunseong Lee , Koichiro Furueda , Tommaso Melodia

The evolution of Large Language Models (LLMs) from passive text generators to autonomous, goal-driven systems represents a fundamental shift in artificial intelligence. This chapter examines the emergence of agentic AI systems that…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2026-01-07 Nadia Sibai , Yara Ahmed , Serry Sibaee , Sawsan AlHalawani , Adel Ammar , Wadii Boulila

The emergence of agentic AI systems in 6G software businesses presents both strategic opportunities and significant challenges. While such systems promise increased autonomy, scalability, and intelligent decision-making across distributed…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-08-06 Muhammad Zohaib , Muhammad Azeem Akbar , Sami Hyrynsalmi , Arif Ali Khan

In this paper, we propose an Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) framework for wireless networks. The framework coordinates a pool of AI agents guided by Natural Language (NL) inputs from a human operator. At its core, the super agent is…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-04-07 Md Arafat Habib , Medhat Elsayed , Majid Bavand , Pedro Enrique Iturria Rivera , Yigit Ozcan , Melike Erol-Kantarci

Traditional standardized network interfaces face significant limitations, including vendor-specific incompatibilities, rigid design assumptions, and lack of adaptability for new functionalities. We propose a multi-agent framework leveraging…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-08-22 Abhishek Dandekar , Prashiddha D. Thapa , Ashrafur Rahman , Julius Schulz-Zander

Low-Altitude Wireless Networks (LAWNs), composed of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and mobile terminals, are emerging as a critical extension of 6G. However, applying Large Language Models in LAWNs faces three major challenges: 1)…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2026-03-25 Li Dong , Feibo Jiang , Kezhi Wang , Cunhua Pan , Dong In Kim , Ekram Hossain

The rapid development of the Large Language Model (LLM) presents huge opportunities for 6G communications, e.g., network optimization and management by allowing users to input task requirements to LLMs by nature language. However, directly…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2023-12-14 Feibo Jiang , Li Dong , Yubo Peng , Kezhi Wang , Kun Yang , Cunhua Pan , Dusit Niyato , Octavia A. Dobre

Semantic communications (SemCom), as one of the key technologies for 6G, is shifting networks from bit transmission to semantic information exchange. On this basis, introducing agentic artificial intelligence (AI) with perception, memory,…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-12-30 Haixiao Gao , Mengying Sun , Ruichen Zhang , Yanhan Wang , Xiaodong Xu , Nan Ma , Dusit Niyato , Ping Zhang

The concept of the 'agent' has profoundly shaped Artificial Intelligence (AI) research, guiding development from foundational theories to contemporary applications like Large Language Model (LLM)-based systems. This paper critically…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2025-09-16 Jesse Gardner , Vladimir A. Baulin

Future wireless communication networks are in a position to move beyond data-centric, device-oriented connectivity and offer intelligent, immersive experiences based on multi-agent collaboration, especially in the context of the thriving…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-04-15 Xiang Chen , Zhiheng Guo , Xijun Wang , Howard H. Yang , Chenyuan Feng , Shuangfeng Han , Xiaoyun Wang , Tony Q. S. Quek

Emerging 6G networks rely on complex cross-layer optimization, yet manually translating high-level intents into mathematical formulations remains a bottleneck. While Large Language Models (LLMs) offer promise, monolithic approaches often…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2026-01-28 Haoyun Li , Ming Xiao , Kezhi Wang , Robert Schober , Dong In Kim , Yong Liang Guan

The evolution of next-Generation (xG) wireless networks marks a paradigm shift from connectivity-centric architectures to Artificial Intelligence (AI)-native designs that tightly integrate data, computing, and communication. Yet existing AI…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2026-02-03 Xiaoxue Yu , Rongpeng Li , Zhifeng Zhao , Honggang Zhang

Conventional 5G network management mechanisms, that operate in isolated silos across different network segments, will experience significant limitations in handling the unprecedented hyper-complexity and massive scale of the sixth…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-02-10 Abdelaali Chaoub , Muslim Elkotob

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 networks heralds an intelligent communication ecosystem driven by the rapid proliferation of intelligent services and increasingly complex communication scenarios. However, current physical-layer…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-04-06 Zhaoyang Li , Shangzhuo Xie , Qianqian Yang

Agentic AI systems are emerging as powerful tools for automating complex, multi-step tasks across various industries. One such industry is telecommunications, where the growing complexity of next-generation radio access networks (RANs)…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-04-16 Sotiris Chatzimiltis , Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi , Mohammad Shojafar , Merouane Debbah , Rahim Tafazolli

With the rapid development of smart terminals and infrastructures, as well as diversified applications (e.g., virtual and augmented reality, remote surgery and holographic projection) with colorful requirements, current networks (e.g., 4G…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2020-12-08 Helin Yang , Arokiaswami Alphones , Zehui Xiong , Dusit Niyato , Jun Zhao , Kaishun Wu

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) identifies "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Communication" as one of six key usage scenarios for 6G. Agentic AI, characterized by its ca-pabilities in multi-modal environmental sensing,…

The proliferation of emerging applications, such as autonomous driving and immersive experiences, demands cellular networks that are not only faster, but fundamentally more resilient and autonomous. This paper presents a BlueSky vision on…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2026-05-21 Liang Wu , Kelly Wan , Mayank Darbari , Liangjie Hong