The idea of a “CERN for AI” was first proposed by cognitive scientist Gary Marcus at the AI for Good Summit in 2017. He invoked CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, as a model of international, publicly funded scientific collaboration that could be replicated for AI. Since then, the idea of a “CERN for AI” has gained momentum in AI governance. CERN is governed by a Council composed of representatives from its 25 member states. Each member state has two representatives: one from the government and one from the scientific community. Each country has one vote, and all decisions aim for consensus. (2025) source Unverified