The Czech National Bank will establish an AI Division within its Information Systems Department from Aug. 1, 2026, consolidating artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities currently spread across several organizational units. The division will coordinate implementation across the central bank, set development priorities and adapt its AI architecture to support broader practical use. The new team will oversee AI deployment from process and coordination perspectives, working with technical, security and project experts while maintaining data protection and security standards. Janis Aliapulios, currently an adviser to the CNB Bank Board, will lead the division, which will be created by reorganizing existing resources without increasing the central bank’s total number of positions.
Czech National Bank2026-07-30
Czech National Bank establishes AI Division to centralize AI deployment and oversight
The Czech National Bank will establish an AI Division on Aug. 1, 2026, to centralize AI and machine learning deployment, priorities and oversight. The division will be led by Janis Aliapulios and created from existing resources without increasing total positions.