What Is Artificial Intelligence-Radio Access Network (AI-Ran)?
Search Networking, September 19,2025
An artificial intelligence-radio access network (AI-RAN) is an evolving technology that integrates AI into the conventional radio access networks (RANs) used to operate mobile networks and support network devices.
Adding AI to existing RAN infrastructure is intended to provide distinct operational benefits in three domains:
- AI for RAN uses AI to improve RAN operations and performance.
- AI on RAN allows AI applications to run directly on the RAN infrastructure.
- AI and RAN can share the same computing and other infrastructure for communication and AI operation.
When fully realized, AI-RAN is expected to greatly improve the performance of mobile radio networks and enable new AI-supported services. For example, AI-RAN could optimize network performance and improve signal processing within the RAN, assist autonomous vehicles with real-time decision-making and enable precise, real-time operation of robotic systems and factory facilities.