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April 15, 2025
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Bridging Humans and Machines: Advancing Alignment in AI

Industry leaders and Stanford faculty examine the opportunities and challenges of making artificial intelligence reflect human values
AI Alignment Conference - Weintraub and Glean CEO
April 15, 2025
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Civil Society and Sustainability Conference

Academics convene to discuss the complexities of climate action by individuals and organizations
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March 19, 2025
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Connecting Government and Entrepreneurs

Former SBA administrator Isabel Guzmán serves as inaugural visiting fellow for the Business, Government & Society Initiative
Isabel Guzman with GSB Government and Politics Club
March 07, 2025
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Political Economy and Environmental Sustainability

Researchers examine climate issues in politics, international agreements, carbon taxes, and renewable energy subsidies.
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March 05, 2025
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Jamie Dimon Talks About Regulation, Remote Work, and What Keeps Him Up at Night

The JPMorgan CEO returned to Stanford GSB for a wide-ranging discussion on banking crises, AI, and why he believes employees should be back in the office.
January 31, 2025
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Stanford Summit Explores AI’s Role in Policing Reform

The summit brought together experts in law enforcement, policy, and technology to explore how AI analysis of body camera footage can improve policing, predict outcomes, and enhance public safety.
Panel with Venus Johnson, Max Isaacs, William “Bill” Scott, Jennifer Eberhardt
January 13, 2025
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Human Behavior and Climate Change: Lessons for Individual and Collective Action

Researchers explore how human behavior, trust, and tailored communication can boost public support for climate action and adaptation strategies.
August 29, 2024
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Sustainability Summit Brings Innovators from Around the Globe to Stanford

Success stories and emerging practices highlight inaugural conference
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August 16, 2024
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All eyes on AI: Promoting competition

The event was co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, focusing on Promoting Competition in Artificial Intelligence.
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July 19, 2024
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Inaugural Conference on Pollution and Health Highlights the Need for Interdisciplinary Effort

Researchers, policymakers, and community members gather to discuss three major sources of pollution and their health effects.
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April 22, 2024
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Business, Government, and Society Forum Looks at New Demands on Leadership

Event highlights importance of business and government collaboration to solve contemporary problems
April 05, 2024
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New Research Fund Promotes Responsible Leadership for the Next Century

Faculty grants spur momentum in Business, Government, and Society initiative
April 02, 2024
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Confronting the ‘Two-Headed Monster’ of Environmental Injustice

Attendees at a two-day conference grapple with the obstacles and opportunities ahead for environmental justice scholars.
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February 08, 2024
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Night Class: Students Get Up-Close Look at Faculty Research Projects

Insights and Bites offers evening sessions with an informal vibe
December 05, 2023
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Panel: Addressing AI Threats to Democracy an “Urgent Matter”

Seminar addresses worries about deep fakes, election disruption.
Andy Hall, left, and panelists at the AI and Democracy Event. Credit: Julia Yu

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March 18, 2024

Anat Admati on the US Banking System and the Basel III Endgame

Faculty, Anat R. Admati
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February 27, 2024

In the Market: Banks Warily Warm up to Fed Repo Backstop

Faculty, Darrell Duffie

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