The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has released their 7th annual AI Index, and this year’s edition includes data from a joint project by SRI and the Policy, Elections and Representation Lab (PEARL) at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. The Stanford Index is considered one of the most trusted and widely-read indices about the state of AI in the world.

When new technologies enter the world, they must earn trust. How can we create trust in artificial intelligence? A new report from the Certification Working Group (CWG) explores the necessary elements of an ecosystem that can deliver effective certification to support AI that is responsible, trustworthy, ethical, and fair.

The Schwartz Reisman Institute is pleased to announce the addition of 10 new faculty affiliates to its research community. Hailing from across the University of Toronto, the new cohort of faculty affiliates brings an array of expertise from diverse fields including sociology, Indigenous studies, philosophy, and computer science, enriching the scope of research conducted by SRI’s vibrant community.

Do we trust machine learning systems, and if so why? How can ML systems earn and maintain our trust? These and related questions will be explored by an interdisciplinary working group convened by Beth Coleman now accepting applications from PhD and postdoctoral researchers.

The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society has launched its call for 2024 faculty and graduate fellowships, open to researchers at the University of Toronto whose work explores the social impacts of new technologies.

What’s missing from current efforts to regulate artificial intelligence? SRI researchers author a new CIFAR AI Insights Policy Brief on bracing for large-scale economic, social, and legal change—and how policymakers can adapt governance infrastructure to an economy transformed by AI.

Kelly Lyons takes on the role of interim director at the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society. Lyons’ extensive expertise in knowledge mobilization will serve to harness and propel the vast diversity of research across disciplines at SRI. The Institute’s inaugural director, Gillian Hadfield, will retain her position as Schwartz Reisman Chair in Technology and Society.

Seven new senior fellows, including SRI Director Gillian Hadfield, have been selected by Schmidt Futures to solve hard problems in artificial intelligence through multidisciplinary research, with up to USD $7 million in support.

What do we need to do to ensure that artificial intelligence is built for public benefit? A recent course developed by the Schwartz Reisman Institute explains what AI is, where it’s headed, and what the public needs to know about it.

Luke Stark, an assistant professor at Western University, has been appointed as the inaugural Schwartz Reisman Scholar-in-Residence. Stark’s work interrogates the historical, social, and ethical impacts of computing and artificial intelligence technologies, particularly those mediating social and emotional expression.

The SRI Seminar Series provides a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge research at the intersection of technology and society, and engage in discussions with the Schwartz Reisman Institute’s interdisciplinary community. The 2023–24 season kicks off September 20th with a talk by Aaron Hertzmann of Adobe Research.

The Schwartz Reisman Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished University of Toronto faculty to its research leadership team. Beth Coleman, Kelly Lyons, and Anna Su will bring their expertise to help advance the Institute's mission of ensuring powerful technologies like AI are developed responsibly.