Connect | London // DCD>Debate: Can connectivity keep up with AI’s relentless demand?

As AI accelerates the pace of change in network infrastructure, operators are being pushed to deploy more fiber at higher densities, all within increasingly constrained physical spaces. With increased network investments happening today, how can these remain viable in 2-3 years and can the industry realistically meet the ROI expectations shaped by the AI boom? This debate explores the tension between long-term vision and near-term viability, with a forward-looking lens on cable design, deployment speed, and the practical challenges of supporting fiber-hungry AI workloads in an era of rapid transformation.