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AI Challenges Core Assumptions in Education
Shana Lynch
Feb 19, 2026
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We need to rethink student assessment, AI literacy, and technology’s usefulness, according to experts at the recent AI+Education Summit.

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AI Challenges Core Assumptions in Education

Shana Lynch
Education, SkillsGenerative AIPrivacy, Safety, SecurityFeb 19

We need to rethink student assessment, AI literacy, and technology’s usefulness, according to experts at the recent AI+Education Summit.

AI Sovereignty’s Definitional Dilemma
Juan N. Pava, Caroline Meinhardt, Elena Cryst, James Landay
Feb 17, 2026
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Governments worldwide are racing to control their AI futures, but unclear definitions hinder real policy progress.

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AI Sovereignty’s Definitional Dilemma

Juan N. Pava, Caroline Meinhardt, Elena Cryst, James Landay
Government, Public AdministrationRegulation, Policy, GovernanceInternational Affairs, International Security, International DevelopmentFeb 17

Governments worldwide are racing to control their AI futures, but unclear definitions hinder real policy progress.

America's 250 Greatest Innovators: Celebrating The American Dream
Forbes
Feb 11, 2026
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HAI Co-Director Fei-Fei Li named one of America's top 250 greatest innovators, alongside fellow Stanford affiliates Rodney Brooks, Carolyn Bertozzi, Daphne Koller, and Andrew Ng.

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America's 250 Greatest Innovators: Celebrating The American Dream

Forbes
Computer VisionGenerative AIFoundation ModelsEnergy, EnvironmentEthics, Equity, InclusionFeb 11

HAI Co-Director Fei-Fei Li named one of America's top 250 greatest innovators, alongside fellow Stanford affiliates Rodney Brooks, Carolyn Bertozzi, Daphne Koller, and Andrew Ng.

A New Economic World Order May Be Based on Sovereign AI and Midsized Nation Alliances
Alex Pentland
Feb 06, 2026
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As trust in the old order erodes, mid-sized countries are building new agreements involving shared digital infrastructure and localized AI.

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A New Economic World Order May Be Based on Sovereign AI and Midsized Nation Alliances

Alex Pentland
Feb 06

As trust in the old order erodes, mid-sized countries are building new agreements involving shared digital infrastructure and localized AI.

Smart Enough to Do Math, Dumb Enough to Fail: The Hunt for a Better AI Test
Andrew Myers
Feb 02, 2026
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A Stanford HAI workshop brought together experts to develop new evaluation methods that assess AI's hidden capabilities, not just its test-taking performance.

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Smart Enough to Do Math, Dumb Enough to Fail: The Hunt for a Better AI Test

Andrew Myers
Foundation ModelsGenerative AIPrivacy, Safety, SecurityFeb 02

A Stanford HAI workshop brought together experts to develop new evaluation methods that assess AI's hidden capabilities, not just its test-taking performance.

What Davos Said About AI This Year
Shana Lynch
Jan 28, 2026
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James Landay and Vanessa Parli

World leaders focused on ROI over hype this year, discussing sovereign AI, open ecosystems, and workplace change.

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James Landay and Vanessa Parli

What Davos Said About AI This Year

Shana Lynch
Economy, MarketsJan 28

World leaders focused on ROI over hype this year, discussing sovereign AI, open ecosystems, and workplace change.

AI Can’t Do Physics Well – And That’s a Roadblock to Autonomy
Andrew Myers
Jan 26, 2026
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QuantiPhy is a new benchmark and training framework that evaluates whether AI can numerically reason about physical properties in video images. QuantiPhy reveals that today’s models struggle with basic estimates of size, speed, and distance but offers a way forward.

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AI Can’t Do Physics Well – And That’s a Roadblock to Autonomy

Andrew Myers
Computer VisionRoboticsSciences (Social, Health, Biological, Physical)Jan 26

QuantiPhy is a new benchmark and training framework that evaluates whether AI can numerically reason about physical properties in video images. QuantiPhy reveals that today’s models struggle with basic estimates of size, speed, and distance but offers a way forward.

AI For Good: What Does It Mean Today?
Forbes
Jan 23, 2026
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HAI Co-Director James Landay urges people to think about what "AI for good" means today. He argues, "we need to move beyond just thinking about the user. We’ve got to think about broader communities who are impacted by AI systems if we actually want them to be good.”

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AI For Good: What Does It Mean Today?

Forbes
Ethics, Equity, InclusionJan 23

HAI Co-Director James Landay urges people to think about what "AI for good" means today. He argues, "we need to move beyond just thinking about the user. We’ve got to think about broader communities who are impacted by AI systems if we actually want them to be good.”

Stanford HAI and Swiss National AI Institute Form Alliance to Advance Open, Human-Centered AI
Jan 22, 2026
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Stanford, ETH Zurich, and EPFL will develop open-source foundation models that prioritize societal values over commercial interests, strengthening academia's role in shaping AI's future.

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Stanford HAI and Swiss National AI Institute Form Alliance to Advance Open, Human-Centered AI

Education, SkillsJan 22

Stanford, ETH Zurich, and EPFL will develop open-source foundation models that prioritize societal values over commercial interests, strengthening academia's role in shaping AI's future.

AI Reveals How Brain Activity Unfolds Over Time
Andrew Myers
Jan 21, 2026
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Medical Brain Scans on Multiple Computer Screens. Advanced Neuroimaging Technology Reveals Complex Neural Pathways, Display Showing CT Scan in a Modern Medical Environment

Stanford researchers have developed a deep learning model that transforms overwhelming brain data into clear trajectories, opening new possibilities for understanding thought, emotion, and neurological disease.

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Medical Brain Scans on Multiple Computer Screens. Advanced Neuroimaging Technology Reveals Complex Neural Pathways, Display Showing CT Scan in a Modern Medical Environment

AI Reveals How Brain Activity Unfolds Over Time

Andrew Myers
HealthcareSciences (Social, Health, Biological, Physical)Jan 21

Stanford researchers have developed a deep learning model that transforms overwhelming brain data into clear trajectories, opening new possibilities for understanding thought, emotion, and neurological disease.

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