IEEETrustworthy Internet of Things (TRUST-IoT)
In response to the increasing reliance on IoT devices and networks in sectors such as healthcare, transportation, smart cities, and industrial automation, the TRUST-IoT Working Group is committed to exploring the potential challenges and corresponding practical solutions that can enhance the reliability, security, trustworthiness, and transparency of Massive IoT systems. This Working Group leverages advanced specific AI technologies, comprising generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), Explainable AI (XAI), and Neuro-Symbolic AI (NeSy AI), to advance trustworthy by elucidating the reasoning behind predictions and decisions in IoT systems. The primary objectives are to drive algorithmic innovations to mitigate concerns regarding the reasoning and explainability behind different IoT functions and operations, thereby building trust within IoT ecosystems.
Scope: The TRUST-IoT Working Group focuses on addressing the various challenges associated with implementing and maintaining trustworthy IoT systems across diverse sectors. The scope of this Working Group includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Data Enhancement and Predictive Analytics: Using GenAI to create artificial data for training and testing IoT systems when real data is limited. Creating models to predict maintenance needs, potential failures, and performance issues in IoT systems.
- Transparency in Decision-Making and Debugging: Developing XAI models to explain the decisions made by IoT systems, enhancing user trust and understanding. Furthermore, providing insights into the decision-making process and identifying areas for enhancement to improve IoT systems.
- Advanced Reasoning and Interpretation: Using NeSy AI to better understand and interpret IoT data by combining pattern recognition with logical reasoning. In addition, designing models that merge neural network learning with structured knowledge to improve decision-making.
- Trustworthy Massive Machine Type Communications (mMTCs) Powered by Open xG Technologies: Developing and deploying trustworthy mMTC solutions, leveraging the capabilities of Open xG technologies to support the massive connectivity requirements of IoT ecosystems. This includes ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient communication across a vast number of IoT nodes, thereby enabling scalable and resilient IoT networks.
- Security and Trust Mechanisms: Implementing advanced security measures suitable for IoT environments. Addressing unique security challenges in IoT networks and creating frameworks to evaluate and enhance the transparency of IoT networks.
