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. This initiative will drive AI research that aligns with European values, ensuring that the continent remains at the forefront of technological progress. 2018: The initial vision outlined a distributed network of AI Centres of Excellence with a central hub, inspired by CERN’s success in physics. 2025: The “Moonshot in Artificial Intelligence” proposal was developed, aiming to position Europe as a leader in trustworthy AI by 2030. (2025) source Unverified