Sarat Puthenpura moderated the panel “Could Open RAN be the catalyst to improve energy hungry 5G AI-driven Networks?” at the Open RAN Global Forum 2024, sponsored by RCR Wireless News. This panel discussed the progress made by vendors in reducing energy consumption, how RAN optimization can impact performance and CO2 reduction, is AI helping or exacerbating energy consumption, and much more. For more details on the panel, check out the recording here.