How AI is helping states cut through decades of red tape
News
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.
Stanford HAI 2026 seed grants
Announcement
Seed grant opportunity: Stanford HAI seeks novel, ambitious human-centered AI and data science proposals aimed at generating initial results. Learn more and apply by Aug. 18.
Study exposes major flaw in AI mental health safety testing
News
AI developers rely on human experts to judge chatbot “safety” in mental health contexts – but experts rarely agree on what’s safe.
From biology to astrophysics, AI expands the boundaries of discovery
Research
AI is helping scientists model human cells, decode the universe, and accelerate discovery across nearly every field. Here are some key innovations from across campus.
Stanford merges AI and data science efforts under single institute
News
The combined institute will retain the Stanford HAI name and be helmed by computer scientist James Landay. Co-founder Fei-Fei Li takes on a new university-wide role as Special Advisor on AI and joins John Hennessy as co-chair of the advisory council.
Why Stanford is restructuring for AI’s next era
Q&A
As artificial intelligence transforms society, Stanford HAI’s James Landay, Fei-Fei Li, and John Hennessy explain why they’re merging HAI with the Stanford Data Science initiative, mobilizing “team science at scale,” and betting that academic openness will shape AI’s future.
An AI health coach could change your mindset
News
A study led by Stanford researchers highlights the effectiveness of an AI health coaching app in fostering user autonomy and motivation.
When AI relationships trigger ‘delusional spirals’
Research
New Stanford research reveals how chatbot bonds can create dangerous feedback loops – and offers recommendations to mitigate harm.
Call for HAI-Hoover TPA Seed Grants
Announcement
Stanford HAI and the Hoover Institution’s Technology Policy Accelerator are providing seed grants for faculty research projects focused on AI and geopolitics. Learn more and apply by May 1.
Exploring AI’s growing role in scientific peer review
Q&A
Stanford computer scientist James Zou discusses AI’s strengths at spotting errors and limitations in judging research significance.