nationwide, but CCA’s focus is refreshingly practical. While the broader debate circles around regulation, standardization, and ethical frameworks, Donovan emphasizes a more foundational truth: none of AI’s transformative potential works without reliable, lowlatency networks behind it. “As magical as it may seem, AI still needs to ride on a network,” he says. “If you leave the coverage area, the services you’re relying on simply stop working.” AI also offers a powerful set of tools for network operators. From predictive maintenance and outage forecasting to administrative automation, AI can help scarce workforces become more efficient—an important factor given the labor shortages affecting rural markets. Donovan sees tremendous promise in self-optimizing and self-healing networks. “If AI models can predict an outage before it happens, you can pre-stage resources. It makes the entire operation more efficient.” 193 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 13, ISSUE 01 COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
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