The four telcos- SK Telecom (SKT), Deutsche Telekom, e& and Singtel have formed the Global Telco AI Alliance to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) transformation in the sector and create new business opportunities with AI services. They will jointly develop the Telco AI Platform by combining their respective technologies and capabilities.
The Telco AI Platform is expected to serve as the core foundation for new AI services, including those designed to improve the existing Telco services, digital assistants, and super apps that offer a wide range of services. The telcos said they want to create a new customer experience and use AI to make a difference in the lives of global citizens.
“In order to make the most of the possibilities of generative AI for our customers and our industry, we want to develop industry-specific applications in the Global Telco AI Alliance,” said Claudia Nemat, board member of technology and innovation at Deutsche Telekom.
The Global Telco AI Alliance Joint Working Group has been formed, which will have detailed discussions on issues such as co-investment opportunities and the co-development of the Telco AI Platform.
“The launch of the Global Telco AI Alliance is meaningful in that it marks the beginning of a new journey to innovate our business models while growing together with our global partners,” said Ryu Young-sang, CEO of SKT. “Through collaborative efforts, we will accelerate AI transformation of all industries, provide new value and experience to our customers, and lead the growth of the global AI ecosystem.”
