Our Story

Our History

GRAIL launches in 2022

GRAIL unites researchers to study the social, ethical, and governance implications of AI.

Our Values

  • Centering collaboration and collegiality
  • Fostering interdisciplinarity and cross-sectoral engagement
  • Understanding the broader contexts in which we work, and addressing meaningful problems
  • Taking care of ourselves and each other
  • Supporting students and faculty goals, whatever those may be
  • Recognizing and celebrating one another
  • Advancing rigor and fair-mindedness in AI research, regardless of approach
  • Advancing public, industry, and policy Impact

What We Do

All-lab meetings
  • We meet semi-weekly in-person (and online) to discuss research, reflect on policy events, hear from guest speakers, and receive feedback on in-progress projects.
Vertically-integrated projects
  • Undergraduate and graduate students work with faculty in a vertical mentorship structure via research projects that meet weekly, as part of interdisciplinary teams.
Education
  • We develop and teach courses, degree programs, and other educational opportunities for students, policymakers, and other professionals.
Public and policy engagement
  • We share findings and best practices with academics, practitioners, policymakers, journalists, and the general public to drive positive impact.

Our Faculty

Passionate Mentors

We have more than a dozen faculty from 6 universities and a wide range of disciplines.

Moving Forward

Expanding Impact

GRAIL keeps growing as a hub for rigorous, policy-relevant research on responsible AI.

Our Students

Building Tomorrow's Impact

Students gain real-world experience presenting research and shaping AI policy debates.