AILC is a non-profit organization that promotes methodological, theoretical and experimental reflection, scientific cooperation, and the development of shared practices, resources and tools, as well as the transfer of technology and knowledge to the market, within the field of computational linguistics.

To achieve these aims AILC pursues the following objectives:

1. Promote scientific and educational activities in the field of computational linguistics and language technology applications, in particular those addressing the Italian language.
2. Improve the visibility of initiatives and resources from single individuals, institutions and other associations, by facilitating the shaping of ideas and interdisciplinary projects.
3. Promote the integration of professional skills, both in the humanities and in computer science.
4. Establish and strengthen ties with other national, European and international initiatives in the field of computational linguistics, possibly through the direct participation of the Association in such initiatives.
5. Promote the field of computational linguistics within the national policy for academy and scientific research.