Nvidia highlights open-source AI findings

Nvidia has highlighted its efforts to help network operators rethink their reliance on closed AI systems. The company noted that operators such as SoftBank, AT&T, and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison are increasingly deploying open models alongside proprietary systems, allowing them full control over sensitive network data. The findings from Nvidia's State of AI in Telecommunications 2026 survey reveal that 89% of operators consider open-source software critical to their AI strategy. Independent benchmarks show that open models are closing performance gaps, prompting operators to divide their workloads rather than depend on a single system.