Series Editorial: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Communications

Welcome to the April 2025 issue of IEEE Communications Magazine's Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Communications Series. In this edition, we bring together five compelling articles that showcase the transformative role of AI and data science in next-generation communication networks. From enhancing security in federated learning to advancing autonomous network management, AI-driven edge intelligence, and radio access networks, these articles collectively illustrate how cutting-edge AI techniques are reshaping the future of communications.