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Ethics, Equity, Inclusion

How can AI be designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and inclusivity?

AI Hiring Tools Can Yield Racial Bias and Systemic Rejection
Rishi Bommasani, Sarah H. Bana, Kathleen A. Creel, Dan Jurafsky, Percy Liang
May 26, 2026
News
A 3D isometric conceptual illustration showing a single glowing yellow human icon standing out among a grid of identical blue figures

The first large-scale study of hiring algorithms in the wild finds concerning patterns to how systems reject candidates.

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AI Hiring Tools Can Yield Racial Bias and Systemic Rejection

Rishi Bommasani, Sarah H. Bana, Kathleen A. Creel, Dan Jurafsky, Percy Liang
Machine LearningEthics, Equity, InclusionWorkforce, LaborMay 26

The first large-scale study of hiring algorithms in the wild finds concerning patterns to how systems reject candidates.

How Can AI Support Language Digitization and Digital Inclusion?
Juan N. Pava, Thomas S. Mullaney, Caroline Meinhardt, Audrey Gao, Diyi Yang
Deep DiveFeb 26, 2026
White Paper

This white paper analyzes the varying ways AI tools can advance language digitization work, and provides recommendations for responsibly realizing the potential of AI in supporting the digital inclusion of digitally disadvantaged languages.

White Paper

How Can AI Support Language Digitization and Digital Inclusion?

Juan N. Pava, Thomas S. Mullaney, Caroline Meinhardt, Audrey Gao, Diyi Yang
Ethics, Equity, InclusionInternational Affairs, International Security, International DevelopmentNatural Language ProcessingDeep DiveFeb 26

This white paper analyzes the varying ways AI tools can advance language digitization work, and provides recommendations for responsibly realizing the potential of AI in supporting the digital inclusion of digitally disadvantaged languages.

Meg Cychosz
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Meg Cychosz

Ethics, Equity, InclusionCommunications, MediaHuman ReasoningMachine LearningSciences (Social, Health, Biological, Physical)Oct 14
Tensions Over AI Reach New High After Violent Attacks
The Hill
Apr 15, 2026
Media Mention

"Stanford University on Monday released its annual AI Index Report, showing AI experts and the U.S. public have drastically different views on AI’s societal impact, while nervousness on AI products increased slightly."

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Tensions Over AI Reach New High After Violent Attacks

The Hill
Ethics, Equity, InclusionApr 15

"Stanford University on Monday released its annual AI Index Report, showing AI experts and the U.S. public have drastically different views on AI’s societal impact, while nervousness on AI products increased slightly."

Moving Beyond the Term "Global South" in AI Ethics and Policy
Evani Radiya-Dixit, Angèle Christin
Quick ReadNov 19, 2025
Issue Brief

This brief examines the limitations of the term "Global South" in AI ethics and policy, and highlights the importance of grounding such work in specific regions and power structures.

Issue Brief

Moving Beyond the Term "Global South" in AI Ethics and Policy

Evani Radiya-Dixit, Angèle Christin
Ethics, Equity, InclusionInternational Affairs, International Security, International DevelopmentQuick ReadNov 19

This brief examines the limitations of the term "Global South" in AI ethics and policy, and highlights the importance of grounding such work in specific regions and power structures.

Marissa Reitsma
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Marissa Reitsma

Sciences (Social, Health, Biological, Physical)Ethics, Equity, InclusionAug 04

All Work Published on Ethics, Equity, Inclusion

Stanford Study: AI Experts Are Optimistic About AI. The Rest of Us… Not So Much
KQED
Apr 13, 2026
Media Mention

Sha Sajadieh, AI Index Lead, comments on HAI's 2026 AI Index findings.

Stanford Study: AI Experts Are Optimistic About AI. The Rest of Us… Not So Much

KQED
Apr 13, 2026

Sha Sajadieh, AI Index Lead, comments on HAI's 2026 AI Index findings.

Workforce, Labor
Sciences (Social, Health, Biological, Physical)
Design, Human-Computer Interaction
Ethics, Equity, Inclusion
Media Mention
Increasing Fairness in Medicare Payment Algorithms
Marissa Reitsma, Thomas G. McGuire, Sherri Rose
Quick ReadSep 01, 2025
Policy Brief

This brief introduces two algorithms that can promote fairer Medicare Advantage spending for minority populations.

Increasing Fairness in Medicare Payment Algorithms

Marissa Reitsma, Thomas G. McGuire, Sherri Rose
Quick ReadSep 01, 2025

This brief introduces two algorithms that can promote fairer Medicare Advantage spending for minority populations.

Ethics, Equity, Inclusion
Healthcare
Policy Brief
Inside the AI Index: 12 Takeaways from the 2026 Report
Shana Lynch
Apr 13, 2026
News

The annual report reveals a field hitting breakthrough capabilities while raising urgent questions about environmental costs, transparency, and who benefits from the technology.

Inside the AI Index: 12 Takeaways from the 2026 Report

Shana Lynch
Apr 13, 2026

The annual report reveals a field hitting breakthrough capabilities while raising urgent questions about environmental costs, transparency, and who benefits from the technology.

Economy, Markets
Education, Skills
Energy, Environment
Ethics, Equity, Inclusion
Finance, Business
Generative AI
Healthcare
Regulation, Policy, Governance
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Sciences (Social, Health, Biological, Physical)
Robotics
News
Mind the (Language) Gap: Mapping the Challenges of LLM Development in Low-Resource Language Contexts
Juan N. Pava, Caroline Meinhardt, Haifa Badi Uz Zaman, Toni Friedman, Sang T. Truong, Daniel Zhang, Elena Cryst, Vukosi Marivate, Sanmi Koyejo
Deep DiveApr 22, 2025
White Paper

This white paper maps the LLM development landscape for low-resource languages, highlighting challenges, trade-offs, and strategies to increase investment; prioritize cross-disciplinary, community-driven development; and ensure fair data ownership.

Mind the (Language) Gap: Mapping the Challenges of LLM Development in Low-Resource Language Contexts

Juan N. Pava, Caroline Meinhardt, Haifa Badi Uz Zaman, Toni Friedman, Sang T. Truong, Daniel Zhang, Elena Cryst, Vukosi Marivate, Sanmi Koyejo
Deep DiveApr 22, 2025

This white paper maps the LLM development landscape for low-resource languages, highlighting challenges, trade-offs, and strategies to increase investment; prioritize cross-disciplinary, community-driven development; and ensure fair data ownership.

International Affairs, International Security, International Development
Natural Language Processing
Ethics, Equity, Inclusion
White Paper
‘We are Stanford’: Open Minds Event Honors Staff
Stanford Report
Mar 31, 2026
Media Mention

Stanford University President Jon Levin highlights Stanford’s pivotal role in shaping the future of AI, pointing to Stanford HAI as a leader in advancing its ethical development and deployment.

‘We are Stanford’: Open Minds Event Honors Staff

Stanford Report
Mar 31, 2026

Stanford University President Jon Levin highlights Stanford’s pivotal role in shaping the future of AI, pointing to Stanford HAI as a leader in advancing its ethical development and deployment.

Ethics, Equity, Inclusion
Media Mention
Response to NSF’s Request for Information on Research Ethics
Quinn Waeiss, Raio Huang, Betsy Arlene Rajala, Michael S. Bernstein, Margaret Levi, David Magnus, Debra Satz
Nov 22, 2024
Response to Request

Stanford scholars respond to a federal RFI related to research ethics, sharing lessons from their experience operating an ethical reflection process for research grants.

Response to NSF’s Request for Information on Research Ethics

Quinn Waeiss, Raio Huang, Betsy Arlene Rajala, Michael S. Bernstein, Margaret Levi, David Magnus, Debra Satz
Nov 22, 2024

Stanford scholars respond to a federal RFI related to research ethics, sharing lessons from their experience operating an ethical reflection process for research grants.

Ethics, Equity, Inclusion
Sciences (Social, Health, Biological, Physical)
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