Large Language Models in the 6G-Enabled Computing Continuum: a White Paper

Markus Abel, Ijaz Ahmad, Constantino Alvarez Casado, Rico Berner, Mickaël Bettinelli, Kaj Mikael Björk, Michele Capobianco, James Gross, Tri Hong Nguyen, Pan Hui, Panos Kostakos, Abhishek Kumar, Mika-Petri Laakkonen, Xiaoli Liu, Zhi Liu, Le Nguyen,, Huong Nguyen, Basak Ozan Ozparlak, Ville Pietiläinen, Susanna Pirttikangas Stéphan Plassart, Sampo Pyysalo, Soheyb Ribouh, Jari Rinne, Mehdi Safanpour, Alaa Saleh, Saeid Sheikhi, Olli Silvén, Harry Souris, Xiang Su, Roope Suomalainen, Athanasios V. Vasilakos, Aleksandr Zavodovski, Qi Zhang, Peng Yuan Zhou, Alireza Zourmand

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Abstract

The evolution towards 6G architecture will shift communication networks, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a key role. This white paper examines the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) within 6G systems. Their ability to grasp intent, reason, and plan, and execute commands will redefine network functionalities and interactions. An essential component is the AI Interconnect framework, designed to facilitate AI operations within the network. Building on the evolving state-of-the-art, we present a new architectural perspective for the next generation of mobile networks. Here, LLMs will work together with pre-generative AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms. This union combines old and new methods, merging established approaches with AI technologies. We provide an overview of this evolution and explore the applications arising from such an integration. We envisage an integration where AI becomes central to future communication networks, offering insight into the structure and function of a 6G network centered on AI.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationOulu
PublisherOulun yliopisto
Number of pages74
ISBN (Electronic)978-952-62-4376-4
ISBN (Print)978-952-62-4375-7
Publication statusPublished - 24 Jan 2025
MoEC publication typeD4 Published development or research report or study

Publication series

Series6G Research Visions
Number14
Volume2024
ISSN2669-963X

Keywords

  • telecommunications technology
  • generative artificial intelligence
  • language models
  • transformers
  • artificial intelligence
  • data communications networks
  • machine learning
  • mobile communication networks
  • wireless data transmission
  • information networks

Field of science

  • Electronic, automation and communications engineering, electronics

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