6G to Become a Platform for Large-Scale Intelligent Agent Interaction Systems

　　On August 11, the 2025 International Conference on Communications (ICCC) was held in Shanghai. Renowned experts and scholars in the field of communications shared their latest achievements and insights into the future of 6G.

　　Zhang Ping, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and professor at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, shared his vision and practical advancements in future communication technologies. He introduced an intelligent and simplified wireless network with inherent intelligence and native simplicity to address the significant challenges traditional networks face in scalability, adaptability, and flexibility. By leveraging native cognitive and learning capabilities, communication systems can evolve from passive data pipelines into proactive intelligent agents, thereby driving widespread digital transformation across industries.

　　Gerhard P. Fettweis, academician of the German Academy of Sciences and the German Academy of Engineering and professor at Dresden University of Technology, Germany, explored how to realize 6G—both as a technological milestone and as an enabler for society and business. In his vision, 6G is not only a technological achievement but also the foundation for building systems that empower individuals, protect privacy, and deliver tangible benefits to society.

　　Zhu Peiying, Senior Vice President of Huawei Technologies (Canada), introduced a 6G-ISAC framework centered on perception-assisted artificial intelligence (AI). Under this framework, radio networks can dynamically construct models of the physical world to support embodied intelligence. By integrating perception and intelligence, both backbone nodes and AI devices can evolve into embodied intelligent agents—systems capable of sensing, adapting, and acting in real-world environments. This convergence will open up a new frontier for robotic-like services and applications, positioning 6G as a platform for large-scale intelligent interaction systems.

　　In the invited keynote session, Professor Tony Q.S. Quek from the Singapore University of Technology and Design discussed AI-native network design for 6G, while Professor Fang Yuguang from the City University of Hong Kong shared insights on revitalizing network resources to serve smart cities and the low-altitude economy.