{"id":61709,"date":"2026-03-03T13:42:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/gsma-open-telco-ai-initiative-mwc26\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T13:42:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:42:20","slug":"gsma-open-telco-ai-initiative-mwc26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/gsma-open-telco-ai-initiative-mwc26\/","title":{"rendered":"GSMA Launches Open Telco AI Initiative to Address Operator-Specific Gaps at MWC26"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GSMA launched its Open Telco AI initiative at MWC26 Barcelona on March 2, 2026, aiming to address gaps in <a href=\"\/category\/ai\/\">artificial intelligence<\/a> development that have largely overlooked the specific needs of network operators.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organization stated that current AI progress has failed to meet operator requirements. It hopes the Open Telco AI scheme will replicate the impact its Open Gateway initiative had on network APIs.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Open Telco AI Was Created<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Louis Powell, GSMA Director of AI Initiatives, said that existing models fall short of what the sector requires. &#8220;Today&#8217;s AI models still fall short of the complexity, precision and reliability the telecom industry demands,&#8221; Powell stated.<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;Today&#8217;s AI models still fall short of the complexity, precision and reliability the telecom industry demands.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Louis Powell, Director of AI Initiatives, GSMA<\/cite><\/blockquote><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GSMA noted that deployments of generative AI in network operations currently stand at 16 percent. The initiative aims to boost that figure by pooling knowledge from operators, vendors, technology developers, and academia.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open Telco AI Partners and Supporters<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several major <a href=\"\/category\/telecom\/\">telecommunications<\/a> operators have joined the initiative. Partners include AT&#038;T, KDDI, LG Uplus, Orange, all three major Chinese operators, Deutsche Telekom, and e&#038; UAE.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative also draws support from universities across multiple geographies, cloud providers, and chip manufacturers. This broad coalition reflects the cross-industry scope of the effort.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Telco Capability Index and Portal Resources<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Telco Capability Index will measure model performance across operator-specific tasks. In addition, a dedicated Open Telco AI portal provides access to large language models for network optimisation and maintenance.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The portal also offers a library of relevant GSMA standards material, access to compute assets, benchmarks, and engagement activities. These resources are designed to give operators practical tools rather than generic frameworks.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AT&#038;T Outlines Contribution Plans<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AT&#038;T Chief Data and <a href=\"\/category\/ai\/\">AI<\/a> Officer Andy Markus said operators need AI that understands network realities, not repurposed generic models. Markus stated the company intends to contribute to dataset development, relevant models, and evaluation schemes.<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;Operators need AI that understands the realities of networks rather than repurposed generic models.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Andy Markus, Chief Data and AI Officer, AT&#038;T<\/cite><\/blockquote><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AT&#038;T&#8217;s contributions aim to improve customer experience and reduce operational friction within <a href=\"\/category\/telecom\/\">telecom<\/a> networks. The operator&#8217;s involvement signals strong industry commitment to the initiative&#8217;s goals.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Outlook<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GSMA has not set a specific timeline for deliverables, but the initiative&#8217;s portal is already live with resources. 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