Goal-Oriented and Semantic Communication in 6G AI-Native Networks: The 6G-GOALS Approach

Emilio Calvanese Strinati*, Paolo Di Lorenzo, Vincenzo Sciancalepore, Adnan Aijaz, Marios Kountouris, Deniz Gunduz, Petar Popovski, Mohamed Sana, Photios A. Stavrou, Beatriz Soret, Nicola Cordeschi, Simone Scardapane, Mattia Merluzzi, Lanfranco Zanzi, Mauro Boldi Renato, Tony Quek, Nicola Di Pietro, Olivier Forceville, Francesca Costanzo, Peizheng Li

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Abstract

Recent advances in AI technologies have notably expanded device intelligence, fostering federation and cooperation among distributed AI agents. These advancements impose new requirements on future 6G mobile network architectures. To meet these demands, it is essential to transcend classical boundaries and integrate communication, computation, control, and intelligence. This paper presents the 6G-GOALS approach to goal-oriented and semantic communications for AI-Native 6G Networks. The proposed approach incorporates semantic, pragmatic, and goal-oriented communication into AI-native technologies, aiming to facilitate information exchange between intelligent agents in a more relevant, effective, and timely manner, thereby optimizing bandwidth, latency, energy, and electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation. The focus is on distilling data to its most relevant form and terse representation, aligning with the source's intent or the destination's objectives and context, or serving a specific goal. 6G-GOALS builds on three fundamental pillars: i) AI-enhanced semantic data representation, sensing, compression, and communication, ii) foundational AI reasoning and causal semantic data representation, contextual relevance, and value for goal-oriented effectiveness, and iii) sustainability enabled by more efficient wireless services. Finally, we illustrate two proof-of-concepts implementing semantic, goal-oriented, and pragmatic communication principles in near-future use cases. Our study covers the project's vision, methodologies, and potential impact.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications and 6G Summit, EuCNC/6G Summit 2024
Number of pages6
PublisherIEEE Signal Processing Society
Publication date2024
Pages505-510
ISBN (Electronic)9798350344998
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event2024 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications and 6G Summit, EuCNC/6G Summit 2024 - Antwerp, Belgium
Duration: 3 Jun 20246 Jun 2024

Conference

Conference2024 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications and 6G Summit, EuCNC/6G Summit 2024
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityAntwerp
Period03/06/202406/06/2024
Series2024 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications and 6G Summit, EuCNC/6G Summit 2024

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Keywords

  • 6G
  • AI native networks
  • goal-oriented communications
  • pragmatic communications
  • Semantic communications

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