The Stanford AI Index Report is an independent annual report from Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI), widely considered the most comprehensive public benchmark of AI’s overall trajectory. Spanning technical performance, economics, research output, education, policy, and public opinion, it’s a go-to reference for anyone wanting a data-backed snapshot of where AI actually stands each year, rather than hype-driven takes. The Index dates all the way back to 2017, with a new edition published annually.
