Comcast (CMCSA) Deploys AI-Based Network Amplifiers in US Markets

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) ranks 1st on our list of the S&P 500 stocks with a low PE ratio. Comcast announced the deployment of country-wide AI-driven network amplifiers on September 26, which the company touts as the industry’s largest rollout of this category.

Comcast’s new intelligent amplifiers are placed at the edge of its network, moving AI functions closer to end users. They are capable of self-monitoring, self-healing, and self-maintenance, offering real-time decision-making ability at the network edge.

This initiative is part of Comcast’s ongoing Project Genesis, intended to virtualize its network infrastructure. It currently caters to more than half of the service area, with the coverage perimeter expected to increase to 70% by the end of 2025.

According to Comcast, its AI systems analyze 10,000 data points per hour across 30 million network devices to optimize in-home WiFi. The technology additionally investigates outages in extreme weather and enhances capacity on demand during unforeseen hikes in traffic.

The amplifiers introduce new capabilities, such as self-directed AI that can recognize fiber outages and automatically redirect traffic during maintenance. Additional AI systems are being tested to spot cyber threats or optimize energy use based on consumption insights.

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