Infosys launches open-source Responsible AI Toolkit

Infosys has announced the launch of its open-source Responsible AI Toolkit, aimed at assisting enterprises in innovating responsibly while addressing challenges and risks associated with ethical AI adoption.

The Responsible AI Toolkit forms part of the Infosys Topaz Responsible AI Suite and is developed within the framework of the Infosys AI3S model, which stands for Scan, Shield, and Steer. It provides businesses with advanced technical guardrails to detect and manage issues such as privacy breaches, security attacks, and biased outputs. It is designed to enhance model transparency and offers flexibility and ease of implementation across diverse digital environments, being fully customisable and open source.

Balakrishna D. R., Executive Vice President and Global Services Head, AI and Industry Verticals at Infosys, stated, "As AI becomes central to driving enterprise growth, its ethical adoption is no longer optional. The Infosys Responsible AI Toolkit ensures that businesses remain resilient and trustworthy while navigating the AI revolution. By making the toolkit open source, we are fostering a collaborative ecosystem that addresses the complex challenges of AI bias, opacity, and security. It's a testament to our commitment to making AI safe, reliable, and ethical for all."

Infosys launched its Responsible AI Office last year, reaffirming its commitment to ethical AI practices. The company is also one of the first to achieve ISO 42001:2023 certification on AI management systems and actively participates in global discussions on Responsible AI through memberships in key industry bodies and government initiatives.

Joshua Bamford, Head of Science, Technology and Innovation at the British High Commission, commented on Infosys' move, saying, "Infosys' commitment to becoming an AI-first business and establishing the Responsible AI Office reflects bold innovation and ethical leadership. By going open source, Infosys is empowering enterprises, startups and SMEs to leverage AI for groundbreaking advancements. Their Responsible AI Toolkit is a benchmark for technological excellence and when paired with a commitment to responsible practices and global sustainability can be an inspiring model for companies worldwide."

Sunil Abraham, Public Policy Director in charge of Data Economy and Emerging Tech at Meta, expressed support for the initiative. "We congratulate Infosys on launching an openly available Responsible AI Toolkit, which will contribute to advancing safe and responsible AI through open innovation. Open-source code and open datasets is essential to empower a broad spectrum of AI innovators, builders, and adopters with the information and tools needed to harness the advancements in ways that prioritize safety, diversity, economic opportunity and benefits to all," he said.

Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in India, stated, "I am very happy to learn that Infosys has decided to open source their Responsible AI Toolkit. This will go a long way in making tools available for enhancing Security, Privacy, Safety, Explainability and Fairness in AI based solutions and also help in mitigating bias in AI algorithms and models. This is critical for developing safe, trusted and responsible AI solutions. I am sure, startups and AI developers will greatly benefit from this Responsible AI Toolkit."

Infosys continues to position itself as an active participant in the global dialogue on ethical AI. Through collaborations and memberships in initiatives such as NIST AI Safety Institute Consortium and WEF AIGA, Infosys contributes to shaping the frameworks and practices surrounding responsible AI technologies worldwide.