As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, concerns around transparency, fairness, and bias have become more pressing. Especially in industries slow to adopt AI at scale. In response, Infosys has teamed up with the Linux Foundation Networking (LFN) to accelerate the responsible integration of AI into global network systems.
The collaboration focuses on building ethical, domain-specific AI solutions for network environments. An area still lagging behind in terms of AI innovation compared to consumer-focused applications.
To kick-start the partnership, Infosys is open-sourcing two important tools from its Topaz AI suite. A Responsible AI Toolkit and a framework for developing AI applications in network systems. These will support new LFN-led initiatives aimed at making AI safer and more adaptable in complex technical ecosystems.
The Responsible AI Toolkit will power Salus, a project designed to reduce risks such as algorithmic bias, data privacy breaches, and unwanted content generation. A key component of the toolkit is its focus on model interpretability. Making it easier to understand how AI decisions are made.
Meanwhile, the AI development framework will contribute to Essedum. A project that streamlines the integration of AI data, models, and applications into networking platforms.
The Linux Foundation will oversee these new efforts as part of a broader mission to standardize AI integration in networking. Arpit Joshipura, General Manager for Networking, Edge, and IoT at the foundation, said the collaboration reflects a major step forward in delivering unified, responsible AI solutions to the industry.
“Combining open frameworks with accessible AI tools helps accelerate innovation and empowers the industry to build more intelligent and secure networks,” Joshipura noted.
The open-source contributions come as network operators face increasing demands to manage growing complexity without compromising reliability. By contributing its Topaz-powered AI tools, Infosys is offering scalable, transparent solutions for network-wide AI deployments.
Mohammed Rafee Tarafdar, Chief Technology Officer at Infosys, emphasized the company’s focus on building ethical AI systems that can be trusted. “This partnership represents our commitment to ensuring that powerful AI technologies are guided by principles of fairness, accountability, and transparency,” he said.
With the support of the Linux Foundation, these tools will be freely available to developers and enterprises alike. Laying the groundwork for more inclusive, standardized, and ethical AI use across telecom and enterprise infrastructure.
