AI in networking has been a trending topic for some time now, with its potential implications being a point of interest for many. The idea has been discussed at some length in various networking conferences in the past, including the Cisco Live 2023 conference in Las Vegas. As is the norm with AI discussions, everyone is excited by the possibilities, but also cautious about the risks and moving too fast.
While Cisco unveiled a few AI products during the event, some conference sessions focused on enlightening network engineers on the specifics of working with AI. For instance, Cisco Learning and Certifications’ John Capobianco talked about ChatGPT during one of the sessions, detailing how generative AI can interact with networks to support network operations.
Capobianco started his ChatGPT journey in November 2022, shortly after the platform’s initial release by OpenAI. In seven months, Capobianco gained access to version 3.5 of the ChatGPT API, which he used to interact with ChatGPT and create a Django framework with buttons and drop-downs. The result was networkGPT, an OpenAI plugin.
The development of networkGPT has shown that the use of AI in networking can be both innovative and practical. With the right framework, it’s possible to incorporate generative AI in various networking operations. There are growing reasons to be excited about the potential of AI in networking as technology continues to advance.
