# POSE: Phase II: An Open-Source Ecosystem for Universal and Accessible Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Deployments

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · Carnegie Mellon University (PA) · $1,500,000

## Abstract

This Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems (POSE) project centers on an ecosystem for universal and accessible generative artificial intelligence AI (genAI) deployment. As the utilization of genAI techniques becomes increasingly prevalent across various sectors, such as government, enterprise, and personal applications, the need for a variety of adaptable deployments capabilities grows. This project develops a foundational software infrastructure that supports genAI applications across a range of environments, from cloud platforms and personal laptops to mobile devices and web browsers. The ecosystem enhances the deployment flexibility, enabling users to make informed decisions regarding cost, accessibility, and data privacy. By providing unified solutions that streamlines genAI deployments, this ecosystem empowers users to explore the full potential of genAI.

This Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems (POSE) project builds on foundational technical components of machine learning (ML) compilers and distributed, portable ML runtimes that span both cloud and edge environments. The project integrates cloud-edge development flows, sets up formal governance processes, builds reusable community infrastructures for continuous quality and efficiency monitoring, and develops comprehensive documentation. By supporting more informed tradeoffs between privacy and accuracy across different deployment scenarios, the ecosystem empowers research communities to better adapt generat

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2449151
- **Awardee organization:** Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** U3NKNFLNQ613
- **PI:** Tianqi Chen
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** —
- **Estimated total:** $1,500,000
- **Funds obligated:** $1,500,000
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 09/01/2025 → 08/31/2027

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2449151

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2449151, POSE: Phase II: An Open-Source Ecosystem for Universal and Accessible Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Deployments. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2449151. Licensed CC0.

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