Northeastern University has received a $9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to lead the National Deep Inference Fabric (NDIF) project. The project aims to unravel the inner workings of large language models in artificial intelligence by creating a computational infrastructure that provides researchers and industry professionals with unprecedented access to these models. Currently, these models are considered "black boxes" due to their opaque nature. The project seeks to democratize AI and expand access to large language models, equipping the scientific community with the tools to develop innovative solutions across various fields. The project will also prioritize ethical AI use and collaborate with public interest technology organizations.