Artificial Intelligence Governance and Law | Stanford Law School

The next frontier for technology and the law: artificial intelligence

For the past several years, Stanford Law School has had a significant focus on artificial intelligence (AI) research and teaching, with several faculty members dedicated to this field, including Professors Daniel Ho, Julian Nyarko, Michelle Mello, Lisa Ouellette, Mark Lemley and others (select research shared below). The faculty at Stanford Law has produced numerous publications addressing multiple topics within AI and law. Stanford Law also offers multiple specialized courses on AI-related issues, providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes recent classes focused on AI, law, and policy.

In addition to traditional coursework, Stanford Law is also involved in collaborative projects across the Stanford campus and beyond, integrating multiple perspectives from disciplines like computer science, public policy, medicine and economics. Research topics cover a range of critical issues, including the regulation of autonomous vehicles, ethical implications of AI, access to legal services, and the role of AI in governance. Partnerships with organizations such as the Gates Foundation and initiatives involving the U.N. further underscore the interdisciplinary nature of the AI research efforts at Stanford Law. The school’s commitment to exploring the intersection of AI and the law positions it as a leader in this emerging field.