Ping Zhang

Title: ComAI: A Convergence Road of Communication and Artificial Intelligence

Abstract: The convergence of Communication and Artificial Intelligence (ComAI) represents one of the most significant trends in modern information technology, with semantic communication emerging as one of its most prominent technical approaches. This talk provides an in-depth exploration of the multi-layered relationship between semantic communication and artificial intelligence. First, we review the technological evolution of classical communication, highlighting that current communication technologies are approaching their theoretical limits and facing persistent performance bottlenecks. Then, we introduce the fundamental concept of semantic information, outline its measurement framework and coding theorems, and demonstrate that modern semantic communication technologies guided by semantic information theory offer an innovative pathway to break through the limitations of classical communication. Furthermore, we elaborate on the intrinsic connection between semantic communication and artificial intelligence and introduce the core principles and methodological framework of ComAI. Finally, we briefly present experimental scenarios and performance evaluations for semantic communication, showcasing its significant performance advantages. In summary, this talk reveals the inherent relationship between semantic communication and artificial intelligence, highlighting that the integration of communication and intelligence will serve as the cornerstone for the future development of information technology.

Bio: Ping Zhang, academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, IEEE Fellow, Professor with Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Ph.D. supervisor, the director of State Key Laboratory of Networking and Switching Technology. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Journal on Communications. He is a member of IMT-2020 (5G) Experts Panel, a member of Experts Panel for China’s 6G development, and has received many awards and honors including the Grand Prize for the National Science and Technology Progress Award. He is one of the most well-known key contributors to the development of China-pioneered mobile communication technologies, which have been widely adopted on a global scale. His research interests include next-generation mobile networks, semantic communications, and intellicise communication system.