Summary of Federated Learning in Mobile Networks: a Comprehensive Case Study on Traffic Forecasting, by Nikolaos Pavlidis et al.
Federated Learning in Mobile Networks: A Comprehensive Case Study on Traffic Forecasting
by Nikolaos Pavlidis, Vasileios Perifanis, Selim F. Yilmaz, Francesc Wilhelmi, Marco Miozzo, Pavlos S. Efraimidis, Remous-Aris Koutsiamanis, Pavol Mulinka, Paolo Dini
First submitted to arxiv on: 5 Dec 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The paper explores the potential of federated learning (FL) for real-time cellular traffic prediction in mobile networks. FL is a distributed approach that allows multiple sites to collaborate while preserving privacy. The authors conduct a case study using data from base stations in Barcelona, examining model aggregation techniques, outlier management, and the impact of individual clients. They also evaluate the environmental sustainability of FL algorithms. The findings suggest that FL can provide high-quality predictions while ensuring privacy and reducing environmental impact. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary In this paper, researchers look at how to better predict traffic on mobile networks using a new way of learning called federated learning (FL). FL lets different sites work together without sharing their data, which is important for keeping things private. The authors use real-world data from cell towers in Barcelona to see if FL can do a good job predicting traffic and to figure out how it works best. They also look at how using FL affects the environment. The results show that FL is a good way to predict traffic while keeping things private and reducing our impact on the planet. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Federated learning
