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Interactive AI with Retrieval-Augmented Generation for Next Generation Networking

arXiv 2401.11391 ↗First posted 21 Jan 2024cs.NI cs.IT math.ITcited by 34

On the map: Retrieval-augmented generation → Agentic RAG, agents and memory

Abstract (arXiv)

With the advance of artificial intelligence (AI), the emergence of Google Gemini and OpenAI Q* marks the direction towards artificial general intelligence (AGI). To implement AGI, the concept of interactive AI (IAI) has been introduced, which can interactively understand and respond not only to human user input but also to dynamic system and network conditions. In this article, we explore an integration and enhancement of IAI in networking. We first comprehensively review recent developments and future perspectives of AI and then introduce the technology and components of IAI. We then explore the integration of IAI into the next-generation networks, focusing on how implicit and explicit interactions can enhance network functionality, improve user experience, and promote efficient network management. Subsequently, we propose an IAI-enabled network management and optimization framework, which consists of environment, perception, action, and brain units. We also design the pluggable large language model (LLM) module and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) module to build the knowledge base and contextual memory for decision-making in the brain unit. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the framework through case studies. Finally, we discuss potential research directions for IAI-based networks.

Key facts. Cited by 34 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026). Placed in Agentic RAG, agents and memory, one of 15 directions in Retrieval-augmented generation. Builds on 10 of its 19 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 21 Jan 2024.

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  2. 2024Generative AI Agents with Large Language Model for Satellite Networks via a Mixture of Experts Transmissioncited by 35
  3. 2025A Systematic Review of Key Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Systems: Progress, Gaps, and Future Directionscited by 31
  4. 2025Toward Agentic AI: Generative Information Retrieval Inspired Intelligent Communications and Networkingcited by 9
  5. 2024Blockchain for Large Language Model Security and Safety: A Holistic Surveycited by 8
  6. 2024Leveraging Fine-Tuned Retrieval-Augmented Generation with Long-Context Support: For 3GPP Standardscited by 8
  7. 2025Towards Efficient CoT Distillation: Self-Guided Rationale Selector for Better Performance with Fewer Rationalescited by 8
  8. 2024Hybrid RAG-empowered Multi-modal LLM for Secure Data Management in Internet of Medical Things: A Diffusion-based Contract Approachcited by 7
  9. 2024Unveiling and Mitigating Bias in Large Language Model Recommendations: A Path to Fairnesscited by 6
  10. 2024Generative Semantic Communication for Joint Image Transmission and Segmentationcited by 6
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  2. 2024When Graph Meets Retrieval Augmented Generation for Wireless Networks: A Tutorial and Case Studycited by 3
  3. 2025ORAN-GUIDE: RAG-Driven Prompt Learning for LLM-Augmented Reinforcement Learning in O-RAN Network Slicingcited by 3
  4. 2026Hippocampus: An Efficient and Scalable Memory Module for Agentic AIcited by 3
  5. 2024Large Language Model Empowered Next-Generation MIMO Networks: Fundamentals, Challenges, and Visionscited by 2
  6. 2024TeleOracle: Fine-Tuned Retrieval-Augmented Generation with Long-Context Support for Networkcited by 2
  7. 2025Advancing Generative Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models for Demand Side Management with Internet of Electric Vehiclescited by 2
  8. 2025LLM-Based Emulation of the Radio Resource Control Layer: Towards AI-Native RAN Protocolscited by 2
  9. 2025Agentic Satellite-Augmented Low-Altitude Economy and Terrestrial Networks: A Survey on Generative Approachescited by 2
  10. 2025Reliable LLM-Based Edge-Cloud-Expert Cascades for Telecom Knowledge Systemscited by 2
  11. 2025Deep Learning Approaches for Anti-Money Laundering on Mobile Transactions: Review, Framework, and Directionscited by 1
  12. 2025BERT4beam: Large AI Model Enabled Generalized Beamforming Optimizationcited by 1
  13. 2026An Agentic AI Framework with Large Language Models and Chain-of-Thought for UAV-Assisted Logistics Scheduling with Mobile Edge Computingcited by 1
  14. 2026Agentic Graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation for Auditable Commercial Registry Analysiscited by 1
  15. 2024The Roles of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Internet of Electric Vehiclescited by 0
  16. 2025Empowering Large Language Models in Wireless Communication: A Novel Dataset and Fine-Tuning Frameworkcited by 0
  17. 2025AGI Enabled Solutions For IoX Layers Bottlenecks In Cyber-Physical-Social-Thinking Spacecited by 0
  18. 2025Asynchronous Risk-Aware Multi-Agent Packet Routing for Ultra-Dense LEO Satellite Networkscited by 0
  19. 2026Agentic Assistant for 6G: Turn-based Conversations for AI-RAN Hierarchical Co-Managementcited by 0
  20. 2026Safe Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning for Privacy-Aware Edge-Device Collaborative DNN Inferencecited by 0
  21. 2026Plasma GraphRAG: Physics-Grounded Parameter Selection for Gyrokinetic Simulationscited by 0
  22. 2026AI-IoT-Robotics Integration: Survey of Frameworks, Emerging Trends, and the Path Toward Connected Roboticscited by 0

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