This National Science Foundation (NSF) Cooperative Agreement award (CFDA 47.070 - Computer and Information Science and Engineering) titled "SAGE GRANDE: An Open Artificial Intelligence Testbed for Edge Computing and Intelligent Sensing" provides $9,300,395 in funding to Northwestern University to develop an AI-enabled cyberinfrastructure platform. The key products and services to be delivered under this 5-year award, starting February 2025, include:
- Integrating large language models (LLMs) with cloud-based software environments to enable seamless scientific inquiries and reduce the complexity of using advanced cyberinfrastructure. This "SAGE GRANDE Testbed" will support a library of LLMs to foster breakthrough research and hands-on education.
- Addressing critical challenges in generative AI, the computing continuum, and scientific measurement/observation, as well as providing cyberinfrastructure to evaluate AI trust factors like hallucinations, bias, and safety.
- Enabling AI-generated and AI-controlled cyber-physical systems for field measurements and real-time data analysis.
- Developing natural language interfaces, outreach programs, and educational resources to democratize access to AI and empower a new generation of scientists.
This award aims to revolutionize the integration of LLMs and edge computing in scientific research, extending NSF's cyberinfrastructure to support advanced AI applications across various domains.
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