Hi Folks,
We recently set up a new list ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) for sharing experiences of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in network operations that utilise IETF technologies and practices. To subscribe, please visit: https://mailman3.ietf.org/mailman3/lists/ainetops.ietf.org/. In addition to discussing the applicability of AI/ML to networks that utilise IETF technologies, the mailing list will investigate and gauge interest in whether there is concrete work that falls under the IETF activity scope to cover AI integration in network operations, network adaptation to support AI needs, or both. Our intended goal is not the creation of a new traditional IETF Working Group, but rather to build on the momentum from the recent series of AI for the network side meetings and form an IETF "Special Interest Group" (SIG). Maybe we can start the discussion by answering a few anticipated questions: 1. Is AI for Network Operational Integration a fad? There is growing interest in AI and the ongoing deployment of AI techniques (including ML, NeuroAI, Deep Learning, et al.) for network operations and integration. Several Internet-Drafts have been submitted, and frequent IETF side meetings have been conducted. Furthermore, as new networking technologies are being developed, we are seeing the incorporation of AI-native functions, which will impact and be impacted by IETF protocols. The IETF should monitor and discuss the development and impact of AI technologies on existing IETF standards, as well as any potential new requirements that may arise. 2. Internet-Drafts, you say? Yes, there are numerous I-Ds, including but not limited to: https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-king-rokui-ainetops-usecases/ https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-irtf-nmrg-ai-deploy/ https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-rosenberg-ai-protocols/ https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-pedro-nmrg-ai-framework/ https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-hcl-rtgwg-osf-framework/ https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-hcl-rtgwg-ai-network-problem/ https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-sarischo-6gip-aiml-security-privacy/ It would be worthwhile to categorise their content and objectives and separate the IRTF aspects (for, say, the NMRG RG) and IETF engineering and operational impact, especially aspects which align with our interest(s) for our list and SIG. 3. Overlap with existing IRTF RGs? Several recent IRTF Internet-Drafts discuss the applicability of AI/ML in IETF networks; however, these research documents are beyond the typical time horizon and scope that an IETF Working Group (WG) would typically focus on. We aim to identify requirements and functions for AI-enabled network operations that have a shorter time horizon and near-term deployment for the Internet. As AI-related NMRG research matures and is published, it could potentially lead to additional IETF activity. 4. Overlap with existing IETF WGs? There are recent proposals within NMOP and RTG working groups, as well as Internet-Drafts with non-specific IETF WG categorisation. Where and when applicable, we will provide a narrower focus on the broader application of AI to network operations based on the scope of the list and SIG. We don't want to overlap! 5. What would we like from the community in the short term? Feedback! Do you agree or disagree with any of the above? Should we establish a dedicated forum (mailing list and a potential Special Interest Group (SIG)) to discuss AI integration in network operations, network adaptation to support AI needs, or both? If you have an existing Internet-Draft, plan to submit a new Internet-Draft, or have an early proposal relevant to us, please use this list to inform us and the wider community. Thanks, Dan.
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