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In Innovation In Action, executives from Time, Sierra, and Axios share how they're redefining business, media, and journalism with AI. Time is unlocking over a century of content for fair AI use, while Sierraโ€™s "agentic AI" elevates the customer experience across industries. Axios emphasizes human-first reporting with AI support. Across the board, these leaders show how strategic adaptation can embrace AI without compromising trust, transparency, or editorial integrity.
FinTech, private 5G networks, and AI are converging to reshape digital finance across industries. From embedded payments and super apps to AI-driven credit scoring and secure M2M transactions, this $2 trillion opportunity is powered by mobile technology, cloud infrastructure, and regulatory evolution. Leaders must act fast to unlock new revenue, scale inclusion, and secure digital ecosystems.
In 2025, the ASEAN telecommunications sector is set for significant changes, driven by AI integration, digital infrastructure expansion, and strategic market consolidations. These transformations aim to enhance operational efficiency and profitability within the region’s dynamic telecom landscape.
Indiaโ€™s telecom sector is rapidly evolving with AI and automation enhancing network operations, customer service, and 5G deployment. With over 125 million 5G users and major investments from companies like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, AI technologies are proving essential for scalability and efficiency. Despite challenges like infrastructure integration and talent gaps, Indiaโ€™s growing AI ecosystem and government support are driving the future of smart telecom solutions.
OpenAI and Meta are eyeing partnerships with Reliance Industries to bring AI tools like ChatGPT and Llama to millions in India. By integrating with Relianceโ€™s telecom and digital networks, these tech giants aim to make AI more accessible and affordable. Relianceโ€™s reach, infrastructure, and government ties make it an ideal partner to scale AI adoption across diverse marketsโ€”from cities to rural India.
Observe.AI has unveiled VoiceAI agentsโ€”intelligent, realistic voice-powered AI tools designed to automate contact center operations. These AI agents manage routine customer interactions using advanced voice technology, reduce support costs by up to 80%, and integrate easily with tools like Salesforce and Zendesk. With features like interruption detection and robust data security, VoiceAI agents mark a leap forward in contact center automation.
Network APIs are redefining the telecom sector, enabling real-time services, secure mobile payments, IoT support, and cross-industry innovation. With projected market growth to $30B by 2030, telecom leaders are focusing on standardization, ecosystem collaboration, and developer engagement to unlock the full value of APIs in the 5G era.
Verizon Business has introduced the Verizon Business Assistant, an AI-powered tool that helps small businesses automate customer interactions via text messaging. This AI-driven solution enables 24/7 customer support, instant responses, and seamless human handoff when needed. Designed to enhance customer engagement and business efficiency, the AI assistant learns from past interactions, allowing businesses to focus on growth while providing fast and accurate responses to customer inquiries.
SK Telecom is set to launch the beta service of its AI agent, Aster, in North America starting March 2025. Announced at CES 2025, Aster redefines personal assistants with generative AI technology for proactive life management, handling tasks like planning, reminders, and bookings. The service integrates with Perplexityโ€™s conversational AI to offer a seamless, task-oriented user experience. SK Telecom plans to expand Asterโ€™s capabilities and global reach by 2026, solidifying its position in AI and telecommunications innovation.
Edge computing is transforming telecom by enabling efficient 5G networks. By processing data closer to its source, it minimizes latency, reduces network congestion, and supports real-time applications like IoT, AR, and remote healthcare. Learn how this transformative technology tackles challenges like infrastructure costs and security while opening new revenue streams and enhancing customer experience.
Pine AI is an AI assistant that manages customer support tasks like bill negotiations, complaints, and insurance appeals on behalf of consumers. Recently launched in the U.S., Pine AI automates complex workflows, such as handling health insurance denialsโ€”a process that typically takes days or weeksโ€”with zero human involvement. Built on a proprietary language model, Pine AI operates autonomously, interacting with stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently. Unlike traditional B2B AI agents, Pine AI prioritizes consumer needs, navigating corporate bureaucracy for optimal outcomes. This innovation promises a transformative shift in customer service efficiency and effectiveness.

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