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Guest Speaker Highlights AI-Powered 6G Networks at SLU-Madrid

by Isaiah Voss

Saint Louis University-Madrid hosted a talk on the future of telecommunications, focusing on how artificial intelligence will shape next-generation 6G networks.

The session took place Tuesday, March 24, in the San Ignacio Hall Auditorium and featured guest speaker Christos Verikoukis, Ph.D., a researcher in network technologies and head of the SmartTech Research Group. Asad Rehman, Ph.D., a faculty member at SLU-Madrid, invited Verikoukis to speak on campus.

A man stands in front of a presentation screen discussing AI-native 6G networks while students sit in an auditorium watching and listening.

Christos Verikoukis, Ph.D., speaks to students about AI-native 6G networks in the San Ignacio Hall Auditorium. Photo by Fernando Béjar.

During the talk, Verikoukis discussed native-AI 6G networks, where artificial intelligence is integrated directly into network architecture. He explained that these systems are designed to be self-configuring, self-healing and capable of optimizing performance with minimal human intervention.

The presentation also addressed challenges in AI-driven network security, including the risks of overconfidence in automated systems, and highlighted research focused on incorporating uncertainty and human oversight into decision-making.

The talk concluded with an overview of ongoing research and emerging applications of 6G technology, including smart cities, autonomous systems and immersive digital environments.