CERN AI Strategy

CERN’s mission to remain a world leader in particle physics has historically driven leadership across multiple enabling technology and engineering domains, including for example cryogenics, vacuum systems, RF technologies, magnet design, superconductivity, and advanced data analysis. This document positions Artificial Intelligence (AI) within this tradition, as a capability that both supports and extends CERN’s technological leadership portfolio.

This document sets out CERN’s strategic approach to AI as a core organisational capability for the period 2026–2030, with relevance extending to the full lifetime of the HL-LHC and the preparation of future facilities such as the FCC. The purpose of this document is to frame AI technology within the wider scientific and organisational CERN strategy. This allows CERN to develop and use AI to safeguard and extend its scientific leadership, ensure sustainable and reliable operations, and remain an attractive and effective organisation under increasing technical, financial, and human constraints.