AI and Digital Twins in 6G Networks Training Course

Foundations: The Convergence of Digital Twins and 6G

• Application of digital twin concepts to telecom networks
• 6G service categories and requirements that necessitate the use of twins
• Data sources, fidelity levels, and managing the twin lifecycle

Modeling 6G Components and Environments

• Representing RAN elements, fronthaul/midhaul/backhaul, and edge computing within twin models
• Considerations for channel, propagation, and THz/mmWave modeling
• Temporal granularity and synchronization between digital and physical layers

Simulation & Co-simulation Architectures

• Comparing standalone simulation with co-simulation involving real network telemetry
• Utilizing Ns-3, Unity, and emulation toolchains for integrated testing
• Strategies for scaling large-scale twin scenarios

AI-Native Optimization Techniques

• Employing supervised and reinforcement learning for radio resource management
• Online learning, transfer learning, and domain adaptation for twin-to-field migration
• Workflows for closed-loop control and patterns for policy deployment

Real-Time Telemetry, Inference, and Feedback Loops

• Architectures for streaming telemetry and placement of low-latency inference
• Balancing edge versus cloud inference and model partitioning strategies
• Designing secure feedback loops and human-in-the-loop controls

Digital Twin Fidelity, Validation & Uncertainty Quantification

• Metrics for assessing twin accuracy and validation methodologies
• Methods for quantifying and mitigating model uncertainty
• Leveraging digital twins for SLA verification and performance assurance

Orchestration, Automation & Intent-Driven Operations

• Integrating twins with orchestration planes and intent-based APIs
• CI/CD and testing pipelines for twin models and ML artifacts
• Policy engines and automated remediation strategies

Security, Privacy & Trust in Twin-Enabled Networks

• Data governance, privacy-preserving modeling, and federated twin approaches
• Threat modeling for twin synchronization and model integrity
• Auditing, provenance tracking, and explainability for AI-driven decisions

Case Studies and Domain Applications

• Industrial automation and networked digital twins in manufacturing
• Validation of mobility, autonomous systems, and XR services
• Operational examples focusing on predictive maintenance and capacity planning

Hands-On Labs and Mini-Project

• Constructing a small-scale RAN segment digital twin using ns-3 and a visualization engine
• Training a lightweight ML model for anomaly detection using twin-generated data
• Implementing a closed-loop test: telemetry → model inference → policy adjustment in simulation

Summary and Next Steps