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Comcast Pushes AI to the Edge to Power the Nation’s Smartest Broadband Network

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Comcast Pushes AI to the Edge to Power the Nation’s Smartest Broadband Network
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Comcast Pushes AI to the Edge to Power the Nation’s Smartest Broadband Network

2025-09-27 00:31 Last Updated At:00:50

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 26, 2025--

Comcast is embedding artificial intelligence (AI) deeper into its broadband infrastructure than ever before to build the smartest network in America that delivers unmatched reliability, multi-gigabit speeds, ultra-low latency and enhanced security for customers. At the heart of this transformation is the largest deployment of AI-powered network amplifiers in the industry, now rolling out across all of Comcast’s markets and scaling rapidly.

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These intelligent devices bring real-time decision-making capabilities to the edge of the network – just feet from homes and businesses – enabling smarter connectivity for millions of Xfinity and Comcast Business customers. They are capable of self-monitoring, self-healing, and self-maintenance, transforming the edge of the network into a hub of actionable intelligence that is being used today to deliver a better broadband experience.

“We’ve pushed AI closer to our customers than any other provider to build the most intelligent broadband network in the country,” said Elad Nafshi, Chief Network Officer, Connectivity and Platforms, Comcast. “This marks a pivotal shift from centralized AI systems to distributed intelligence at the edge, enabling our network to make real-time decisions that optimize each customer’s experience – whether they’re streaming, gaming, or working from home.”

Comcast’s AI Edge

Today Comcast’s AI-systems are delivering measurable benefits that enable the company to deliver a great connectivity experience for its customers. When unexpected spikes in data traffic occur, Comcast’s Octave platform uses AI to automatically boost capacity to areas where it is needed most. Every 60 minutes, AI analyzes 10,000 data points on 30 million network devices to enhance in-home WiFi performance. During extreme weather events AI tools help to accelerate recovery efforts by detecting mass network outages faster and identifying areas where technicians can safely do the work to restore services. These are just a few of the ways AI is already at work within Comcast’s network.

The addition of next-generation amplifiers and access technologies is making these AI-based network functions even smarter and introducing exciting new agentic AI capabilities. For example, AI agents can now be trained to perform large-scale tasks like identifying fiber cuts and rerouting data traffic automatically to keep customers online while the impairment is resolved by technicians in the field. Other agents can identify cyber threats and take proactive actions to mitigate them or optimize power usage based on spikes and lulls in data consumption. Agents for these use cases, and more, are in trials today and will continue to get smarter and more impactful as time goes on.

Built on Project Genesis

Project Genesis, the company’s multi-year effort to virtualize its network and deliver multi-gig speeds to millions of homes, is the foundation for taking advantage of AI to deliver the best connectivity experience for customers. Today, Project Genesis has been rolled out to more than 50 percent of Comcast’s footprint and is expected to reach 70 percent by the end of 2025.

To learn more about how AI is helping Comcast build the smartest, fastest and most reliable broadband network in North America visit: https://corporate.comcast.com/our-network.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

Comcast Pushes AI to the Edge to Power the Nation’s Smartest Broadband Network

Comcast Pushes AI to the Edge to Power the Nation’s Smartest Broadband Network

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amen Thompson scored 26 points to lead six players in double figures and the Houston Rockets never trailed in beating Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers 117-96 on Thursday night.

Kevin Durant added 25 points and nine assists for the Rockets, who ended a two-game skid while improving to 7-7 on the road. Thompson had seven rebounds and five assists.

Doncic scored 25 points and LeBron James added 18 points for the Lakers, who fell to 25-27 in their 27th consecutive appearance on Christmas and 52nd overall in a tradition that began in 1949. They've dropped three in a row overall.

Doncic and James were a combined 4 of 11 from 3-point range. They also combined for nine of the Lakers' 16 turnovers. Doncic returned after missing a loss at Phoenix after injuring his left leg in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers last weekend.

James and Durant squared off in the highest-scoring matchup in NBA history. No two opposing players ever entered a game with more combined career points.

Alperen Sengun had 12 rebounds in helping the Rockets dominate the boards, 48-25. He had as many as the Lakers' entire starting lineup combined.

The Rockets led by 14 points in the first quarter and were up 63-53 at halftime, when James had just eight points. Durant and Thompson had 16 each in the half.

Houston opened the third with an 18-5 run that extended its lead to 23.

The Lakers got no points from starter Rui Hachimura while losing starter Austin Reaves to a sore left calf. He had 12 points and didn't return after halftime.

Rockets: Host Cleveland on Saturday.

Lakers: Host Sacramento on Sunday.

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Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) guards Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) guards Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson drives past Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and Lakers' guard Luka Doncic for a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson drives past Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and Lakers' guard Luka Doncic for a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts after a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts after a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) defends a shot by Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) defends a shot by Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

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