Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an intent-based network (IBN) management system that effects changes in a communication network based on high-level intents. High-level intents are translated into operator-level intents by a large language model (LLM). Conflicts between operator-level intents are resolved, and the operator-level intents are mapped to intent functions. The intent functions are then mapped to policies that may effect changes in the network in accordance with the high-level intents. Other embodiments are disclosed.