From June 26 to 28, 2024, the China venue MWC will take place in Shanghai, focusing on 5G and AI. The event will concentrate on topics such as the transformation brought by 5G, intelligent manufacturing, and the future of AI. Attendees will exchange ideas on IoT, 6G, industry transformation, smart cities, and discuss the impact of generative AI, as well as learn about the latest developments in Industry 4.0. Notable companies such as Huawei, Lenovo, and ZTE have confirmed their participation.

At the 2024 GTI International Industry Conference, China Mobile Vice President Gao Tongqing released a report stating that '5G-A x AI' (the combination of 5G-Advanced and Artificial Intelligence) is the essential pathway to 6G development. The six capabilities of 5G-A will unlock the commercial value of personal, household, and industry markets, while also promoting synergy with AI. 5G-A x AI will bring opportunities in four areas: new connections, new services, new scenarios, and new experiences, such as AI enhancing call services to service connections, creating customized services, and building intelligent networks.

The MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2024 focuses on the development of 5G networks and the significant potential of AI-enabled 5G-A enhancements across various industries. Companies such as Huawei and ZTE showcase their latest 5G-A products and solutions, while AI technology shines in terminal devices and smart living.

CES and MWC exhibitions showcased the latest technological achievements. The 5G network has led to an explosive growth in mobile internet usage scenarios. 5G Advanced offers higher speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity. The combination of AI technology with 5G brings more efficient network control. The widespread adoption of AI smartphones offers a brand new AI experience. Qualcomm continues to innovate in the fields of AI and 6G.

The AI-RAN Alliance has been established to integrate artificial intelligence with wireless communication technology. Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon X80 flagship 5G modem, enhancing data transmission speeds and coverage. There are three working groups focused on technological research: AI for RAN, AI and RAN, and AI on RAN. Qualcomm is providing samples of the X80 5G modem to partners, with commercial devices expected to launch in the second half of 2024.

Huawei and China Unicom held a press conference at MWC24 in Barcelona to unveil innovative achievements related to 5G-A, Whole Home Optical Broadband 3.0, and AI Large Models, themed 'Computing Network as the Foundation, Intelligence Leading the Future'. The cooperative achievements cover multiple fields, showcasing technological innovations.

Li Peng, Senior Vice President and President of Carrier BG at Huawei, stated at the Global Broadband Forum that the rise of AI applications, represented by large models, has led to an explosive demand for intelligent computing power. Li believes that in the era of the digital economy, 5G is leading breakthroughs in general internet technologies, reshaping the new paradigm of the digital economy, and accelerating various innovations. The five major trends for the future development of the digital economy are becoming increasingly clear, and by 2025, the demand for intelligent computing power will reach 100 times the current level. To fully unleash this computing potential, more advanced network capabilities and greater bandwidth are required.