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Open AI Cellular (OAIC) is the first fully open-source software architecture, library, and toolset that encompasses both an AI controller (OAIC-C) as well as an AI testing framework (OAIC-T) for enabling research on 6G Open Radio Access Networks. OIAC is a collaborative project that brings together investigators from Mississippi State University (MSU) and Virginia Tech (VT) to develop a software infrastructure that spurs research and development in artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cellular radio networks. This research infrastructure:

1. Specifies the methodology along with the technical requirements, a reference architecture and design to facilitate collaborative software development.
2. Designs and develops the fundamental OAIC-C software library for common software-defined radio (SDR) platforms.
3. Facilitates systematic and exhaustive testing with the OAIC-T framework on community wireless research testbeds that are accessible to researchers.
4. Develops verification tools and resources to facilitate rapid prototyping and testing as well as offers a variety of user services, such as mailing lists, code repositories, and learning materials.
5. Implements a variety of community engagement and outreach processes, including the organization of workshops to engage with and leverage the community for long-term maintenance and sustainability.

OAIC can be used by a wide range of institutions for multiple applications:

- The project enhances lecture materials by introducing hands-on laboratory sessions at MSU, VT, and collaborating universities.

- Industry, standardization bodies, and regulators are regularly informed about OAIC resources and projects, which can be leveraged for determining important 6G-related standardization and regulatory decisions.

- Other US agencies will be able to leverage OAIC and the community around it to develop AI-enhanced cellular technology and systems for purposes such as transportation and smart grid applications.

The project, initiated and organized by a group of academics and their collaborators and maintained by the wireless research community, puts the U.S. in the leading position of research, development, and testing of AI-enhanced cellular networks.

The code repositories, documentation, and other materials are maintained by the OAIC team with contributions from the research community. The project website (https://sites.google.com/msstate.edu/oaic) consolidates the OAIC project information and provides links to all project deliverables and related resources. The project repository/website maintenance is planned for several years beyond the initial project timeline through the community ecosystem and follow-up projects.