The Upcoming AI Divide that Nobody is Talking About

Unlocking the Future of Connectivity: AI, Fiber, and the Next Digital Divide.

As AI reshapes global tech, broadband infrastructure faces its next major inflection point. In this episode of Connected Nation, Nokia’s VP of Broadband Policy & Funding Strategy, Lori Adams, explores how access to fiber-based networks directly impacts AI participation—and why a new digital divide is emerging.

Key Takeaways:

The Fiber Advantage: Why high-speed fiber infrastructure is essential for complex AI applications and future-proof networking.
Navigating Federal Funding: Strategic insights into BEAD, Build America Buy America policies, and post-grant funding shifts.
Closing the Gaps: How network operators can adapt to evolving federal mandates and expanding AI workloads.

Listen to the full episode to learn how to future-proof your network infrastructure.

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