AI and Regulatory Frameworks in Telecommunications with Nicolas Kourtellis

In this episode, I welcome Nicolas Kourtellis, Co-Director of Telefónica Research and Head of Systems AI Lab at Telefónica Innovación Digital, a company of the Telefonica Group. Nicolas shares his expert insights on the pivotal role of AI in revolutionizing telecommunications, the challenges of AI regulation and the innovative strides Telefónica is making toward sustainable and ethical AI deployment. 

Imagine a world where every device you own not only connects seamlessly but also intelligently adapts to your needs. This isn’t just a vision for the future; it’s the reality AI is creating today in telecommunications.

Key Takeaways:

(00:00) AI research focuses and applications in telecommunications.

(03:24) AI’s role in optimizing network systems and enhancing user privacy is critical.

(06:00) How Telefónica uses AI to improve customer service through AI chatbots.

(12:03) The ethical considerations and sustainability of AI models.

(16:08) Democratizing AI to make it accessible and beneficial for all users.

(18:09) Designing AI systems with privacy and security from the start.

(27:00) The challenges and opportunities AI presents for the workforce.

(30:25) The potential of 6G and its reliance on AI technologies.

(32:16) The integral role of AI in future technological advancements and network optimizations.

(39:35) The societal impacts of AI in telecommunications.

Resources Mentioned:

Nicolas Kourtellis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-kourtellis-3a154511/

Telefónica Innovación Digital - https://www.linkedin.com/company/telefonica-innovacion-digital/

Telefonica Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/telefonica/

You can find all of Nicolas’ publications on his Google Scholar page: http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Q5oWwiQAAAAJ 

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