The Stanford AI Index gathers data about artificial intelligence for researchers, policymakers, journalists, and the public.

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About AI Index

The AI Index is an independent initiative at Stanford HAI that tracks, collates, distills, and visualizes data about artificial intelligence. Its stated mission is to provide unbiased, rigorously vetted, and globally sourced data for policymakers, researchers, journalists, executives, and the general public. Its annual reports cover AI's technical progress, economic influence, and societal impact, and the program is led by an interdisciplinary steering committee of experts from academia and industry. The homepage highlights the 2026 AI Index Report as a comprehensive analysis of AI's trajectory.

The homepage states that previous editions have been cited by major newspapers and referenced by policymakers in several countries, but these claims are the site's own and are not independently verified here. The homepage also notes a judicial decision database project, carried out with The Hague University of Applied Sciences, which is described as an aim to improve predictability and legal certainty around AI regulation. Pricing is not stated on the homepage.

Key features

  • Annual AI Index Report covering technical progress, economy, and societal impact of AI
  • Cross-sector coverage spanning research, technical performance, economy, education, and policy
  • Global AI Vibrancy Tool, for which the program accepts feedback and new ideas
  • Judicial decision database project on AI-relevant regulatory frameworks, with The Hague University of Applied Sciences
  • Steering committee of academic and industry experts that leads the program
Best for: Researchers, policymakers, journalists, and members of the public who want consolidated, data-based information on the state of artificial intelligence.
Good for
  • Presented as an independent initiative within Stanford HAI, with a stated mission of unbiased, vetted, and globally sourced data
  • Covers technical, economic, educational, and policy dimensions of AI in a single program
  • Led by an interdisciplinary steering committee drawing on academia and industry
Watch out for
  • Pricing is not stated on the homepage
  • The judicial decision database is described as a project aim rather than a finished resource
  • Claims about citations and recognition come from the site itself and are not verified here

AI Index at a glance

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Platforms
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Open source
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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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AI Index FAQ

Who leads the AI Index?
The program is a collaborative effort led by the AI Index Steering Committee, an interdisciplinary group of experts from academia and industry.
How can I send feedback to the AI Index team?
The homepage says the team welcomes feedback and new ideas for its annual reports and the Global AI Vibrancy Tool, and gives the contact address [email protected].
How is the AI Index funded?
Stanford HAI relies on philanthropic support. Unrestricted gifts and pledges to support Stanford HAI, including the AI Index, may be made online.
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