Explore how service mesh technology, specifically Istio, can address the infrastructure challenges of AI workloads in this conference talk from CNCF. Discover the similarities and key differences between AI workloads and traditional microservices, examining how both require security, observability, and traffic management across networked environments. Learn about the unique requirements that AI brings to infrastructure management and control, going beyond what traditional service mesh solutions typically handle. Understand Istio's current capabilities for managing AI workloads, explore what features are planned for future development, and identify which aspects remain outside the scope of service mesh technology. Gain insights into optimized inference load balancing techniques and LLM protocol awareness, essential for effectively deploying and managing AI applications in cloud-native environments.