Explainable AI for Communications and Networking
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 14:00 – 17:30, room 1.G
Speaker:
- Hatim Chergui (i2CAT Foundation, ES)
- Claudio Fiandrino (IMDEA Networks, ES)
- Farhad Rezazadeh (Hostelworld Group, PT)
Motivation and Context
This tutorial provides a deep dive into Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) and its pivotal role in promoting transparency and accountability within autonomous communication networks. Attendees will explore an array of XAI tools, metrics, and frameworks designed to clarify AI-driven processes in networking, supported by illustrative taxonomies, mathematical formulations, and practical examples. Key applications in wireless communications, network management, Neuro-symbolic XAI for communications and generative AI for telecom will be discussed. Finally, regulatory aspects such as the EU AI Act will be highlighted.
As communication networks increasingly rely on complex AI-driven automation, explainability is crucial for ensuring trust and compliance. This tutorial is closely aligned with the EUCNC 2025 themes, focusing on the interplay of AI and communication networks. By equipping participants with the means to interpret and validate AI models in network contexts, the tutorial supports the industry’s need for transparent AI frameworks that improve both performance and adherence to regulatory standards such as the EU AI Act.
Structure and Content
14:00 – 14:30: Part 1: Explainable AI (XAI) Overview
- Overview of AI in network automation and management.
- Core concepts: interpretability, transparency, and trustworthiness.
- Introduction to XAI methods for communications, including graphical taxonomies and mathematical foundations.
14:30 – 14:45: Part 2: XAI Metrics and Frameworks
- Key XAI metrics for evaluating AI in networking.
- Frameworks and sample code.
14:45 – 15:30: Part 3: XAI for Network Management
- Role of XAI in network management with practical examples.
- Use-case for performance optimization and operational insights.
Coffee break
16:00 – 16:45: Part 4: Neuro-Symbolic XAI for Telecom
16:45 – 17:00: Part 5: Responsible Generative/Agentic AI for Telecom
- XAI for demystifying generative AI in telecom agentic systems.
17:00 – 17:20: Part 6: Ethical and regulatory aspects in the light of the EU AI act
17:20 – 17:30: Part 7: Q&A and Wrap-Up
- Open discussion and questions.
