AI Computing Power Development Forum｜GSMA works toward AI innovation guided by accountability

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The GSMA has taken a leading role in navigating the ethical and social implications of artificial intelligence (AI), working with mobile operators and experts worldwide to develop a comprehensive Responsible AI Maturity Roadmap to make sure AI innovation is guided by accountability, said Sihan Bo Chen, head of Greater China at GSMA, at the AI Computing Power Development Forum. 

The forum, under the theme of "Building an Integrated, Inclusive, and Green AI Computing Power Ecosystem" and hosted by the World Internet Conference (WIC), took place during the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, on Tuesday.

Sihan noted that while AI-driven solutions are helping industries reduce their carbon footprint—such as telecom operators using AI to optimize energy use—rising demand for computing power presents new challenges. Telecom networks and data centers each account for roughly 1 percent of global electricity consumption, and without intervention, cloud energy use could increase by 30–60 percent by 2030. She called for climate-conscious AI strategies, such as AI-driven network algorithms that optimize energy consumption, ensuring that AI's footprint shrinks even as its influence grows.

Sihan also underscored the need for open collaboration, pointing to the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, which unites telecom operators, developers, and cloud providers behind common APIs to drive innovation in areas like smart cities and connected vehicles. "By working together, we can accelerate industrial transformation and ensure AI serves the greater good," she said.

She also urged policymakers to shape intelligent regulations that foster innovation while safeguarding society, and called on business leaders to integrate sustainability and ethical AI principles into their core strategies. "We have the roadmap, we have the technology, and we have a shared vision of a connected, sustainable future. Now, let's move forward together to keep humanity at the heart of our AI revolution," she concluded.