Artificial Intelligence is transforming our world, and Europe must take bold steps to ensure its leadership in this critical field. CAIRNE envisions a “CERN for AI”—a pan-European initiative that will create a distributed network of AI research centers, with a central hub serving as a focal point for collaboration, innovation, and ethical AI development. [...] Creating a CERN for AI will require strong commitment and investment from European governments, industry leaders, and research institutions. Key steps include: Establishing an independent AI research organization; building state-of-the-art infrastructure; developing European AI standards; and attracting and retaining top AI talent. (2025) source Unverified