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The science behind AI romances; plus the benefits and risks for mental health. A Stanford HAI study shows that because AI companions can provide unlimited affirmation and interaction, they may create unrealistic expectations for relationships.
The science behind AI romances; plus the benefits and risks for mental health. A Stanford HAI study shows that because AI companions can provide unlimited affirmation and interaction, they may create unrealistic expectations for relationships.

Synthetic brain MRI technology is supercharging computational neuroscience with massive data.
Synthetic brain MRI technology is supercharging computational neuroscience with massive data.

There is a “fierce urgency” to understand how AI works, says Stanford physicist Surya Ganguli, who is leading a project to bring the inner workings of AI to light through transparent, foundational research.
There is a “fierce urgency” to understand how AI works, says Stanford physicist Surya Ganguli, who is leading a project to bring the inner workings of AI to light through transparent, foundational research.

Despite limitations, advances in AI offer social science researchers the ability to simulate human subjects.
Despite limitations, advances in AI offer social science researchers the ability to simulate human subjects.


Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze the brain scans of students solving math problems, offering the first-ever peek into the neuroscience of math disabilities.
Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze the brain scans of students solving math problems, offering the first-ever peek into the neuroscience of math disabilities.

Vanessa Parli, Stanford HAI Director of Research and AI Index Steering Committee member, notes that the 2025 AI Index reports flourishing and higher-quality academic research in AI.
Vanessa Parli, Stanford HAI Director of Research and AI Index Steering Committee member, notes that the 2025 AI Index reports flourishing and higher-quality academic research in AI.