The
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) organized the workshop
“At the crossroads of Standards and Research: AI/ML datasets for future networks” in the
Room Popov,
ITU Headquarters,
Geneva, Switzerland, on
16 July 2024 from
09:30 - 13:00 CEST. The workshop was collocated with the meeting of
ITU-T Study Group 13 (SG13), 15-26 July 2024. Remote participation was provided for the workshop.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) continue to revolutionize industries, and their integration into future networks presents both challenges and opportunities. The workshop aimed to explore the intersection of standards and research in the area of high-quality datasets for AI/ML applications in networks. By bridging the gap between standards and research, a key objective of the workshop was to accelerate the adoption of AI/ML technologies in shaping the future of network infrastructure and services.
The workshop brought together researchers, practitioners, and standardization experts to discuss the latest developments, methodologies, and best practices in generating, curating, and utilizing AI/ML datasets for future networks. Participants had the opportunity to present their research and/or exchange ideas, as well as foster new collaborations to drive innovation in this rapidly evolving field. The content included, among others, an overview of the work done by the ITU-T Correspondence Group for datasets applicable for AI/ML in networks (CG-datasets), as well as contributions from relevant SDOs.
Topics that were discussed during the workshop include, but were not limited to:
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AI/ML use cases for future networks
- AI/ML models for future networks
- Datasets and tools
- Open issues in research and industry
- Standardization roadmap
Target audience
Participation was free of charge and open to all interested stakeholders including ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates and Academic Institutions and to any individual from a country that is a member of ITU and who wished to contribute to the work. This also included individuals who are members of international, regional and national organizations. The workshop was held in English only. Registration to the event was mandatory.
