Generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT have accelerated our journey to an “AI Everywhere” reality. Discussions abound on whether these AI models will replace or complement human ingenuity for a wide range of professionals, but the societal value of unlocking such critical technologies cannot be overstated. While the explosion in size and complexity of the models and their voracity for data and compute naturally lend itself to making Gen AI the domain of a few, early design decisions emphasizing the use of ubiquitous hardware and open software are critical to ensuring wider future access.