Infosys launches open-source toolkit to encourage ethical use of AI
What's the story
Indian IT giant Infosys has launched an open-source 'Responsible AI' toolkit. The new tool aims to mitigate the risks and ethical concerns of AI usage.
It is a component of the broader Infosys Topaz Responsible AI Suite, which seeks to steer enterprises toward responsible AI adoption.
The toolkit provides sophisticated capabilities to identify and prevent AI-related threats like privacy violations, security risks, biased results, harmful content, and copyright violations.
Versatility
Toolkit's features and adaptability
The Responsible AI toolkit is not just meant for traditional threats, but also modern-day challenges like misinformation, deepfakes, and malicious use of AI.
One of the key aspects of this toolkit is its ability to enhance transparency in AI-generated results.
It helps businesses understand how AI systems make decisions while maintaining high performance and seamless user experience.
Being open-source, the toolkit is flexible and easy to implement across different AI models and business needs.
Integration
Compatibility and company reaction
Compatible with both cloud and on-premise systems, the toolkit allows organizations to integrate it seamlessly into their existing infrastructure.
Balakrishna D.R, Executive Vice President at Infosys, highlighted the need for ethical AI adoption as AI takes center stage in enterprise growth.
He said, "Infosys Responsible AI Toolkit ensures that businesses remain resilient and trustworthy while navigating the AI revolution."
Endorsement
Leaders endorse Infosys's Responsible AI toolkit
Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), lauded the toolkit for its ability to improve security, safety, privacy, explainability and fairness in AI-based solutions.
Sunil Abraham, the Public Policy Director - Data Economy and Emerging Tech at Meta stressed the need for open-source code and datasets to empower a diverse set of AI innovators with tools, that prioritize diversity, safety, economic opportunity and benefits to all.