On-Device AI and Green Communications

On the one hand, due to the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), the traffic in the global communication network is rapidly growing. This growth shows different features in the transport network and in the access network. On the other hand, the integration of on-device AI, enabled by the adoption of specialized high-performance chips in user terminals, can alleviate the risk of network congestion. Such a solution extremely emphasizes the trend towards edge computing. This paper investigates the optimal sharing of network resources that are common to multiple services, highlighting its potential to yield significant benefits, particularly within the access network. The proposed optimization framework also incorporates environmental sustainability as a key objective. Furthermore, the study explores the potential role of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations in supporting this vision.