Digitalize in Stockholm 2024 delivered a lineup of thought-provoking talks, among them the keynote by Elena Fersman, Vice President and Head of the Global AI Accelerator at Ericsson Research. Now available to watch on the Digital Futures YouTube channel, this talk dives deep into the dynamic interplay between the telecom industry and generative AI.
In her keynote titled The Symbiotic Evolution of Telecom and Generative AI, Fersman explores the mutually beneficial relationship between these cutting-edge domains. Telecom infrastructure, with its advanced capabilities like differentiated quality of service, is essential for the efficient operation of AI technologies. At the same time, generative AI is revolutionizing the telecom industry with applications such as predictive maintenance and intelligent traffic management, which enhance reliability and cut operational costs. She also addresses the challenges of integrating AI within telecom frameworks. The keynote provides an insightful look at how these fields are shaping each other’s future, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and artificial intelligence.
About Elena Fersman
Elena Fersman is a trailblazer in AI and telecommunications, leading Ericsson’s Global AI Accelerator with teams spanning the USA, Sweden, India, and Canada. Beyond her corporate role, she is an adjunct professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, specializing in Cyber-Physical Systems.
Her extensive academic background includes a PhD in Computer Science from Uppsala University and an MBA from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, complemented by a postdoc at the University of Paris-Saclay. With over 50 co-authored patent families, she is a thought leader at the forefront of technological innovation.
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of telecom and AI. Head over to the Digital Futures YouTube channel to watch Elena Fersman’s keynote and gain a front-row seat to this transformative dialogue.
