Comment by Alexa Kodde

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: Modeled after CERN, fostering collaborative research across Europe. * Building State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Providing high-performance computing resources and shared datasets for AI research. * Developing European AI Standards: Ensuring AI systems are ethical, fair, and aligned with European societal goals. * Attracting and Retaining Top AI Talent: Creating a thriving AI ecosystem that supports researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs.