In this article, a new type of multiple access, termed Environment-Division Multiple Access (EDMA), is introduced and its interaction with AI-native communication networks is illustrated. In particular, the key properties of EDMA, such as utilizing the features of wireless propagation environments, integrating advanced flexible antennas, and proactively reconfiguring propagation environments, are described. The article also illustrates two types of applications of AI tools to multiple access, namely AI-assisted EDMA and AI-native EDMA. Finally, open problems and important directions for future research in AI-assisted EDMA are discussed.

翻译：本文提出了一种新型多址接入技术——环境分域多址（EDMA），并阐述了其与AI原生通信网络的交互机制。具体而言，本文描述了EDMA利用无线传播环境特性、融合先进柔性天线以及主动重构传播环境等关键特性。文章进一步阐释了人工智能工具在多址接入中的两类应用范式：AI辅助EDMA与AI原生EDMA。最后，探讨了AI辅助EDMA领域尚待解决的关键问题及未来重要研究方向。