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Shana Lynch

Head of Content and Associate Director of Communications

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What Davos Said About AI This Year
Shana Lynch
Jan 28
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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.

Stanford Researchers: AI Reality Check Imminent
Forbes
Dec 23
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Shana Lynch, HAI Head of Content and Associate Director of Communications, pointed out the "'era of AI evangelism is giving way to an era of AI evaluation,'" in her AI predictions piece, where she interviewed several Stanford AI experts on their insights for AI impacts in 2026.

Most-Read: The Stanford HAI Stories that Defined AI in 2025
Shana Lynch
Dec 15
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Readers wanted to know if their therapy chatbot could be trusted, whether their boss was automating the wrong job, and if their private conversations were training tomorrow's models.

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Stanford AI Experts Predict What Will Happen in 2026
Shana Lynch
Dec 15, 2025
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The era of AI evangelism is giving way to evaluation. Stanford faculty see a coming year defined by rigor, transparency, and a long-overdue focus on actual utility over speculative promise.

Stanford AI Experts Predict What Will Happen in 2026

Shana Lynch
Dec 15, 2025

The era of AI evangelism is giving way to evaluation. Stanford faculty see a coming year defined by rigor, transparency, and a long-overdue focus on actual utility over speculative promise.

Economy, Markets
Ethics, Equity, Inclusion
Foundation Models
Generative AI
Healthcare
Industry, Innovation
International Affairs, International Security, International Development
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Fei-Fei Li Wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
Shana Lynch
Nov 07, 2025
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The Stanford HAI co-founder is recognized for breakthroughs that propelled computer vision and deep learning, and for championing human-centered AI and industry innovation.

Fei-Fei Li Wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

Shana Lynch
Nov 07, 2025

The Stanford HAI co-founder is recognized for breakthroughs that propelled computer vision and deep learning, and for championing human-centered AI and industry innovation.

Computer Vision
Machine Learning
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AI Reshapes Global Power: Insights from Stanford HAI’s Congressional Boot Camp
Shana Lynch
Sep 02, 2025
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The U.S must sharpen its competitive edge against China and invest in the talent pipeline, said a panel of security and technology experts.

AI Reshapes Global Power: Insights from Stanford HAI’s Congressional Boot Camp

Shana Lynch
Sep 02, 2025

The U.S must sharpen its competitive edge against China and invest in the talent pipeline, said a panel of security and technology experts.

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New Center to Drive AI Innovation in PTSD Treatment
Shana Lynch
Aug 28, 2025
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Funded by an $11.5 million NIH grant, the CREATE Center focuses on developing artificial intelligence to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of evidence-based psychotherapies.

New Center to Drive AI Innovation in PTSD Treatment

Shana Lynch
Aug 28, 2025

Funded by an $11.5 million NIH grant, the CREATE Center focuses on developing artificial intelligence to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of evidence-based psychotherapies.

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Top Scholars Call for Evidence-Based Approach to AI Policy
Shana Lynch
Jul 31, 2025
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Experts from Stanford HAI and top universities urge policymakers to prioritize scientific understanding to govern frontier AI.

Top Scholars Call for Evidence-Based Approach to AI Policy

Shana Lynch
Jul 31, 2025

Experts from Stanford HAI and top universities urge policymakers to prioritize scientific understanding to govern frontier AI.

Regulation, Policy, Governance
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What Workers Really Want from Artificial Intelligence
Shana Lynch
Jul 07, 2025
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A Stanford study captures the gap between worker desires and AI’s abilities, and highlights areas ripe for research and development.

What Workers Really Want from Artificial Intelligence

Shana Lynch
Jul 07, 2025

A Stanford study captures the gap between worker desires and AI’s abilities, and highlights areas ripe for research and development.

Education, Skills
Workforce, Labor
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Closing the Digital Divide in AI
Shana Lynch
May 19, 2025
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Large language models aren't effective for many languages. Scholars explain what's at stake for the approximately 5 billion people who don't speak English.

Closing the Digital Divide in AI

Shana Lynch
May 19, 2025

Large language models aren't effective for many languages. Scholars explain what's at stake for the approximately 5 billion people who don't speak English.

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Test Your AI Knowledge: 2025 AI Index Quiz
Shana Lynch
Apr 07, 2025
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The new AI Index is out. See how well you know the state of the industry.

Test Your AI Knowledge: 2025 AI Index Quiz

Shana Lynch
Apr 07, 2025

The new AI Index is out. See how well you know the state of the industry.

Economy, Markets
Education, Skills
Foundation Models
Generative AI
Regulation, Policy, Governance
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Stanford HAI Conference Explores Robotics in a Human-Centered World: Hype, Hope, and Future Directions
Shana Lynch
Apr 03, 2025
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Scholars zeroed in on the need for data, generalization, and better human experience.

Stanford HAI Conference Explores Robotics in a Human-Centered World: Hype, Hope, and Future Directions

Shana Lynch
Apr 03, 2025

Scholars zeroed in on the need for data, generalization, and better human experience.

Robotics
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Harnessing AI to Improve Access to Justice in Civil Courts
Shana Lynch
Mar 04, 2025
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Stanford law professor advocates for public-sector AI tools to support self-represented litigants in civil cases.

Harnessing AI to Improve Access to Justice in Civil Courts

Shana Lynch
Mar 04, 2025

Stanford law professor advocates for public-sector AI tools to support self-represented litigants in civil cases.

Law Enforcement and Justice
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AI Action Summit in Paris Highlights A Shifting Policy Landscape
Shana Lynch
Feb 27, 2025
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Stanford HAI joined global leaders to discuss the balance between AI innovation and safety and explore future policy paths.

AI Action Summit in Paris Highlights A Shifting Policy Landscape

Shana Lynch
Feb 27, 2025

Stanford HAI joined global leaders to discuss the balance between AI innovation and safety and explore future policy paths.

Democracy
Regulation, Policy, Governance
Privacy, Safety, Security
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Carlos Guestrin to Lead Stanford AI Lab as it Joins Forces with Stanford HAI
Shana Lynch
Quick ReadFeb 20, 2025
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Carlos Guestrin

The computer scientist will invest in SAIL’s vibrant research community as it builds the future of technical AI.

Carlos Guestrin to Lead Stanford AI Lab as it Joins Forces with Stanford HAI

Shana Lynch
Quick ReadFeb 20, 2025

The computer scientist will invest in SAIL’s vibrant research community as it builds the future of technical AI.

Machine Learning
Carlos Guestrin
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