Series Editorial: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Communications

Welcome to the March 2026 issue of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Communications series of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Communications Magazine. As 5G systems evolve and 6G networks approach, artificial intelligence (AI) is shifting from enhancement to foundation, shaping how networks are designed, operated, and secured. This issue assembles nine papers with a common aim: translating recent AI advances into systems that are reliable, efficient, a