- Near-RT RIC aims to use machine learning or analytics on radio access network information to configure or control the RAN in near real-time. - Its architecture includes messaging infrastructure for low-latency communication, conflict mitigation between apps, subscription management, and services for app lifecycle management and security. - It defines interfaces for communication with the non-RT RIC (A1), radio network elements (E2), and other components (O1). - Example apps currently used on the Near-RT RIC include admission control, KPI monitoring, measurement campaigns, traffic steering, and anomaly detection.