AI and Telecom: Navigating Future Challenges

This chapter explores the rapid advancements in AI technology and its implications for humanity, emphasizing insights from an AI safety specialist. It highlights how telecommunications companies like Nokia and AT&T are integrating AI to enhance efficiency and address concerns surrounding monopolistic practices in the chip industry. The discussion includes the evolution of networking standards, particularly the shift from Infiniband to Ethernet, and the strategic partnerships aimed at leveraging AI in data center connectivity.