SK Telecom: biggest AI-RAN risk is repeating 5G's mistakes

At the Intelligent RAN Forum, SK Telecom warned that AI-RAN could repeat early 5G's mistakes if operators prioritize technology over applications and revenue. Optus said AI will create a new "social network for agents" traffic type and force telcos to re-architect their networks.

• SK Telecom: AI-RAN risk is not technical failure but repeating 5G errors
• MEC and network slicing failed to deliver significant MNO revenue growth
• Optus: AI brings token-based agent-to-agent traffic and token economics
• Telcos need programmable platforms and edge inference for AI workloads