Advances in 5G and Beyond Networks with AI

Dear Colleagues,

As the world rapidly transitions into a new era of communication technologies, the evolution of 5G and the emergence of 6G networks are set to redefine industries, economies, and societies on a global scale. These next-generation networks promise unprecedented levels of connectivity, ultra-low latency, and reliability, transforming domains such as autonomous systems, smart cities, immersive media, and industrial automation.

This Special Issue of Information seeks to explore recent advancements in 5G, 6G, and beyond, with a particular emphasis on their integration with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI), cybersecurity, and next-generation communication infrastructures. By harnessing GenAI for network intelligence, automation, and resilience, the future of wireless communication is expected to become more adaptive, self-optimizing, and secure. This Special Issue highlights how these converging technologies are reshaping the way we interact, work, and live—paving the way for a hyper-connected and intelligent digital future.

We invite submissions that address innovative theories, methodologies, technologies, and applications at the intersection of AI and advanced communication systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Next-generation network architectures for 5G and 6G;
• AI, machine learning, and generative AI in future networks;
• Network automation and self-organizing networks (SONs);
• Security, privacy, and trust in next-generation networks;
• Mobility management and routing optimization in heterogeneous networks;
• AI-enabled radio resource management and scheduling in 5G/6G networks;
• Time-sensitive and deterministic communication in future networks;
• AI-augmented edge and fog computing for 5G/6G networks;
• Sustainability and energy efficiency in networks;
• Generative AI for network traffic modeling and anomaly detection.

Dr. Muhammad Waqar
Dr. Haider Ali
Guest Editors

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