EU’s approach to advanced artificial intelligence – Time for a “CERN for AI”?

On 30 January, Euractiv hosted a discussion on the European Commission’s "CERN for AI" initiative and what a European AI Research Council could look like in practice.

Panellists explored key questions, including how such an initiative would be funded and governed, its benefits for universities, the public and private sectors, and how it could scale up AI development in Europe. Given economic constraints and competing budgetary priorities, speakers also shared practical insights on making this ambitious vision a reality. Watch this video to hear expert perspectives from policymakers and AI researchers.