siliconindia | | DECEMBER 20239NOKIA & BT GROUP INK PACT TO DRIVE 5G MONETIZATION OPPORTUNITIESNokia and BT Group have agreed to collaborate on the development of new 5G network monetization prospects using Nokia's Network as Code platform with developer portal (platform) and BT Group's cloud-native network.BT Group, which operates EE ­ the UK's best mobile network1 ­ is, like other communications service providers, looking to Nokia's growing ecosystem of developer partners to gain access to simplified network capabilities in the form of software code that can be built into applications for enterprise, industrial, and consumer use cases, as per Nokia Oyj.Beyond basic connectivity, the Nokia platform enables operators to monetise their 5G network assets. It gives application developers tools like Software Development Kits (SDKs) and open Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), which provide them access to deep network capabilities and data, allowing them to create new use cases for their clients. Nokia and BT Group have agreed to make those tools available to developers so that they may use BT Group's network features, design new use cases, and generate new value for EE customers.DISH Wireless and Nokia have announced a similar collaboration. Following months of tight engagement with developers and operators, the platform was introduced in September. It is built on a revenue-sharing mechanism among developers, operators, and Nokia, the platform provider.Shkumbin Hamiti, Head of Network Monetization Platform, Cloud and Network Services, at Nokia, said: "I am very pleased that Nokia and BT Group are strengthening our long-standing partnership through Nokia's Network as Code platform. Through its strong API Developer portal work, BT Group has been an important driver of helping the industry understand the multiple benefits of opening telecom networks to application developers. This agreement will enhance our joint work with developers and create new opportunities for extracting value from BT Group's network assets". Europe has struck a regulation agreement on historic European Union rules controlling the use of artificial intelligence, including how governments can use AI in biometric surveillance and how to regulate AI systems like ChatGPT.With the political agreement, the EU moves toward becoming the first major world power to enact laws governing AI. Friday's deal between EU countries and European Parliament members came after nearly 15 hours of negotiations that followed an almost 24-hour debate the previous day. The two sides are set to hash out details in the coming days, which could change the shape of the final legislation, as per economic times"Europe has positioned itself as a pioneer, understanding the importance of its role as a global standard setter. This is yes, I believe, a historical day," European Commissioner Thierry Breton told a press conference.The agreement requires foundation models such as ChatGPT and general purpose AI systems (GPAI) to meet transparency requirements before they are released to the public. These include creating technical documentation, adhering to EU copyright legislation, and publishing detailed summaries of training content. High-impact foundation models with systemic risk must conduct model reviews, analyze and manage systemic risks, conduct adversarial testing, report major incidents to the European Commission, assure cybersecurity, and report on energy efficiency.To comply with the new regulation, GPAIs with systemic risk may rely on codes of practice. Governments can only utilize real-time biometric surveillance in public settings to identify victims of specific crimes, to prevent genuine, current, or foreseeable dangers such as terrorist attacks, and to search for those suspected of the most serious crimes. EUROPE INKS LANDMARK AI REGULATION DEAL
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