In the run-up to FutureNet World London, we conducted a survey with telcos, vendors and analysts to assess the degree of adoption of AI in telcos’ operations and the impact of these capabilities in terms of cost savings and new service launch and revenue. Here we share the results.
Following early AI investment, in 2021 SK Telecom announced its intention to become an AI company for the AI era. What actions has SK Telecom undertaken to this end? What role is AI playing across its business? And is AI paying off?
As AI’s energy consumption rises, so do sustainability concerns. This report explores why this technology is so power-intensive, how to mitigate its impact and whether it can help reduce emissions. It also examines four possible scenarios for future energy consumption – from unchecked growth to greater efficiency – and their sustainability implications.