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AI Legal Review Says Millions Live Under Discriminatory Local Laws
Andrew Myers
Sep 08, 2026
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piles of outdated laws with AI highlighted discriminatory ones

Building an AI pipeline to comb through millions of local statutes, researchers at Stanford Law School turn a spotlight on unsavory laws still on the books in communities across the country.

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piles of outdated laws with AI highlighted discriminatory ones

AI Legal Review Says Millions Live Under Discriminatory Local Laws

Andrew Myers
Government, Public AdministrationLaw Enforcement and JusticeRegulation, Policy, GovernanceSep 08

Building an AI pipeline to comb through millions of local statutes, researchers at Stanford Law School turn a spotlight on unsavory laws still on the books in communities across the country.

Your ‘For You’ Algorithm Disagrees With You
Andrew Myers
Aug 18, 2026
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illustration of a woman staring at her phone that's filled with unhappy and angry emojis

A new Stanford-led study finds that X’s “For You” algorithm mistakes outrage for interest – and fills your feed accordingly.

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Your ‘For You’ Algorithm Disagrees With You

Andrew Myers
Design, Human-Computer InteractionAug 18

A new Stanford-led study finds that X’s “For You” algorithm mistakes outrage for interest – and fills your feed accordingly.

Companies That Buy and Sell Your Data Are Not Following California’s Strict Privacy Laws
Nikki Goth Itoi
Aug 11, 2026
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Illustration of people trying to delete document files in the trash

A new Stanford study shows data brokers are making it difficult for consumers to submit privacy requests and failing to report how many privacy requests they receive.

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Companies That Buy and Sell Your Data Are Not Following California’s Strict Privacy Laws

Nikki Goth Itoi
Privacy, Safety, SecurityGovernment, Public AdministrationAug 11

A new Stanford study shows data brokers are making it difficult for consumers to submit privacy requests and failing to report how many privacy requests they receive.

New Stanford Grants Tackle AI's Impact on Global Security and Geopolitics
Nikki Goth Itoi
Aug 10, 2026
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Stanford HAI and the Hoover Institution’s Technology Policy Accelerator back projects examining AI's role in detecting nuclear proliferation, U.S.-China competition, and political influence.

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New Stanford Grants Tackle AI's Impact on Global Security and Geopolitics

Nikki Goth Itoi
DemocracyInternational Affairs, International Security, International DevelopmentRegulation, Policy, GovernanceAug 10

Stanford HAI and the Hoover Institution’s Technology Policy Accelerator back projects examining AI's role in detecting nuclear proliferation, U.S.-China competition, and political influence.

AI Companions May Worsen Loneliness for Vulnerable Users, Stanford Study Finds
Alexander Gelfand
Aug 04, 2026
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A woman looks at her phone in shadow, evoking feelings of loneliness

Stanford research finds that users with limited social networks who seek emotional support from AI companions experience lower well-being.

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A woman looks at her phone in shadow, evoking feelings of loneliness

AI Companions May Worsen Loneliness for Vulnerable Users, Stanford Study Finds

Alexander Gelfand
HealthcareGenerative AIAug 04

Stanford research finds that users with limited social networks who seek emotional support from AI companions experience lower well-being.

Open-Weight Models Aren’t Enough. We Need Truly Open Source AI Models for Science and Society.
Shana Lynch
Aug 04, 2026
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iceberg showing model weights at the tip and a lot of unknown and deep technology under the surface of the water

As Chinese AI closes the capability gap, Washington and Silicon Valley debate open-weight models. Stanford HAI's James Landay says it's the right conversation framed the wrong way.

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iceberg showing model weights at the tip and a lot of unknown and deep technology under the surface of the water

Open-Weight Models Aren’t Enough. We Need Truly Open Source AI Models for Science and Society.

Shana Lynch
Privacy, Safety, SecurityInternational Affairs, International Security, International DevelopmentRegulation, Policy, GovernanceAug 04

As Chinese AI closes the capability gap, Washington and Silicon Valley debate open-weight models. Stanford HAI's James Landay says it's the right conversation framed the wrong way.

Why Governing World Models Is AI's Next Big Policy Challenge
Shana Lynch
Aug 04, 2026
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Busy downtown rush-hour driving scene from the perspective of a self-driving car

As artificial intelligence moves beyond language into the physical world through "world models," Stanford researchers warn that policymakers face an even steeper governance challenge than with large language models—and the window to get ahead of the technology is closing fast.

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Busy downtown rush-hour driving scene from the perspective of a self-driving car

Why Governing World Models Is AI's Next Big Policy Challenge

Shana Lynch
Spatial IntelligenceRegulation, Policy, GovernanceAug 04

As artificial intelligence moves beyond language into the physical world through "world models," Stanford researchers warn that policymakers face an even steeper governance challenge than with large language models—and the window to get ahead of the technology is closing fast.

The Complexities of Governing Mental Health AI
Caroline Yee, Caroline Meinhardt, Michelle Mello, Jane Paik Kim
Jul 24, 2026
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Policymakers, academics, healthcare providers, AI developers, and patient advocates convened by Stanford HAI identify critical gaps in how we regulate AI tools used for therapy and emotional support.

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The Complexities of Governing Mental Health AI

Caroline Yee, Caroline Meinhardt, Michelle Mello, Jane Paik Kim
HealthcarePrivacy, Safety, SecurityGenerative AIRegulation, Policy, GovernanceJul 24

Policymakers, academics, healthcare providers, AI developers, and patient advocates convened by Stanford HAI identify critical gaps in how we regulate AI tools used for therapy and emotional support.

How AI Is Helping States Cut Through Decades of Red Tape
RegLab staff
Jul 23, 2026
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Stanford researchers scanned 500 million words of state law to reveal the stunning growth of reporting requirements, and are now giving governments a tool to clean them up.

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How AI Is Helping States Cut Through Decades of Red Tape

RegLab staff
Government, Public AdministrationRegulation, Policy, GovernanceJul 23

Stanford researchers scanned 500 million words of state law to reveal the stunning growth of reporting requirements, and are now giving governments a tool to clean them up.

Legal AI’s Legibility Problem
Andrew Myers
Jul 20, 2026
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legal ai benchmark courthouse with binary column

Increasing reliance on language models for legal tasks have led to calls for more information about the likelihood and severity of potential errors. Realizing useful and robust transparency requires an institutional perspective, say the editors of a new special section in PNAS.

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legal ai benchmark courthouse with binary column

Legal AI’s Legibility Problem

Andrew Myers
Law Enforcement and JusticeJul 20

Increasing reliance on language models for legal tasks have led to calls for more information about the likelihood and severity of potential errors. Realizing useful and robust transparency requires an institutional perspective, say the editors of a new special section in PNAS.

The AI Sovereignty Paradox: Should Countries Buy, Build, or Lease to Maintain Strategic Control of Their AI?
Shana Lynch
Jul 14, 2026
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As nations invest billions to reduce reliance on foreign AI providers, a new Stanford HAI report surveys commercial sovereignty solutions and assesses the extent to which they meaningfully reduce dependencies on U.S. tech giants.

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The AI Sovereignty Paradox: Should Countries Buy, Build, or Lease to Maintain Strategic Control of Their AI?

Shana Lynch
Government, Public AdministrationInternational Affairs, International Security, International DevelopmentRegulation, Policy, GovernanceJul 14

As nations invest billions to reduce reliance on foreign AI providers, a new Stanford HAI report surveys commercial sovereignty solutions and assesses the extent to which they meaningfully reduce dependencies on U.S. tech giants.

Stanford Study Exposes Major Flaw in AI Mental Health Safety Testing
Andrew Myers
Jul 13, 2026
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mental health ai illustration head with binary code

With increased use of chatbots in mental health contexts, AI developers now rely on human experts to evaluate AI’s responses for “safety” – but experts rarely agree on what’s safe.

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Stanford Study Exposes Major Flaw in AI Mental Health Safety Testing

Andrew Myers
HealthcareGenerative AIPrivacy, Safety, SecurityJul 13

With increased use of chatbots in mental health contexts, AI developers now rely on human experts to evaluate AI’s responses for “safety” – but experts rarely agree on what’s safe.

Stanford Scientists Build an AI Lab Partner
Nikki Goth Itoi
Jul 09, 2026
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Biomni can analyze mountains of medical data, spot patterns humans might miss, and even design experiments—helping researchers make discoveries faster in the race to cure disease.

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Stanford Scientists Build an AI Lab Partner

Nikki Goth Itoi
Sciences (Social, Health, Biological, Physical)Jul 09

Biomni can analyze mountains of medical data, spot patterns humans might miss, and even design experiments—helping researchers make discoveries faster in the race to cure disease.

Advancing Sustainability Through Data Science: Conference Highlights
Jul 09, 2026
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Advancing Sustainability Through Data Science: Conference Highlights

Jul 09
Center for Decoding the Universe Co-Director Susan Clark Awarded Stanford HAI Seed Grant for Interpretable Galaxy Foundation Model
Jul 09, 2026
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Center for Decoding the Universe Co-Director Susan Clark Awarded Stanford HAI Seed Grant for Interpretable Galaxy Foundation Model

Jul 09
How AI Is Accelerating Scientific Discovery
Nikki Goth Itoi
Jul 08, 2026
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New AI tools generate hypotheses, design experiments, and find patterns in data—transforming how scientists make discoveries across every field.

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How AI Is Accelerating Scientific Discovery

Nikki Goth Itoi
Sciences (Social, Health, Biological, Physical)Jul 08

New AI tools generate hypotheses, design experiments, and find patterns in data—transforming how scientists make discoveries across every field.

Stanford University to Retain Strong Connections to Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide as WiDS Becomes Independent Non-Profit
Jul 08, 2026
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Stanford University to Retain Strong Connections to Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide as WiDS Becomes Independent Non-Profit

Jul 08
HAI Student Affinity Groups Take On Society’s Emerging Questions
Madeleine Wright
Jun 26, 2026
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Stanford students across disciplines are teaming up to tackle society’s pressing questions in the age of AI.

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HAI Student Affinity Groups Take On Society’s Emerging Questions

Madeleine Wright
Arts, HumanitiesGenerative AIEthics, Equity, InclusionPrivacy, Safety, SecurityJun 26

Stanford students across disciplines are teaming up to tackle society’s pressing questions in the age of AI.

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