6G networks will be energy efficient from the get-go thanks to AI/ML
6G has a lot riding on its shoulders. On the one hand, 6G will seamlessly fuse the digital, physical and human worlds to create extrasensory experiences and make human beings endlessly more efficient. On the other hand, sustainability will be one of the guiding aspects of the 6G era. In 2030, our networks will not only refine the way we live and work, but they must also directly impact how we care for the planet. One obstacle to building a sustainable 6G system is the fact that 6G will need to deliver much more data at faster rates than today’s networks, while still fulfilling very stringent energy-efficiency goals. This means that the required energy for transmitting a bit must be significantly reduced. To achieve that end, we need radical ideas. Nokia Bell Labs and its partners at the Hexa-X consortium are investigating every manner of idea to create powerful yet efficient 6G networks for the future. One technology clearly fitting the bill is AI/ML. While AI/ML is not a new concept