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1. India Hosts ITU FG-AINN Meeting to Advance AI-Native Telecom Networks

India Hosts ITU FG-AINN Meeting to Advance AI-Native Telecom Networks

Context :

• Event: 3rd meeting of ITU-T Focus Group on AI-Native for Telecommunication Networks (FG-AINN).
• Host: Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), under DoT.
• Dates: June 11–13, 2025.
• Location: New Delhi.
• Key Initiative Launched: Build-a-Thon 2025 for AI-native network solutions.

Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Technology)

Core Objectives

• Advance integration of AI-native architecture in telecom networks.
• Enable intelligent automation, self-management, and real-time optimization.
• Discuss federated learning, 6G use cases, and AI/ML-driven innovations in telecom.
• Facilitate standard-setting discussions for future intelligent networks.

India’s Role & Proposals

• India’s Proactive Role: Showcased national projects like Bharat Gen (India’s 1st govt-funded multimodal LLM).
• Global Aspirations:
  • Bid to host ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030 (PP-30).
  • Nominated Ms. M. Revathi as first woman & regional candidate for Director, ITU Radiocommunication Bureau.
  • Seeks continued ITU Council Membership (2027–2031).

Build-a-Thon 2025

• Date: June 13, 2025.
• Format: Crowdsourced, collaborative coding and design challenge.
• Participants: Industry, startups, academia.
• Aim: Co-create real-world AI-native telecom solutions.

Key Technical Themes

• AI/ML for next-gen wireless systems.
• AI in 6G communication and smart services.
• Autonomous AI agents and disaster-aware networks.
• Ethical concerns: Explainability, digital sovereignty, and security.
• Novel applications: Facial recognition-based SIM verification.

Significance of FG-AINN

• Established: July 2024 under ITU-T Study Group 13.
• Mandate: Redesign network architecture to natively embed AI at core.
• Expected Impact: Self-optimizing, resilient networks for both urban and remote users.
• Use Cases: Smart cities, connected mobility, responsive public services.

Strategic Importance for India

• Positions India as a thought leader in AI-telecom convergence.
• Strengthens India’s pitch for global regulatory and standard-setting roles.
• Enhances global visibility of indigenous innovations like Bharat Gen and CDOT AI initiatives.