Russell Wald

Russell Wald is the Executive Director of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) and a leading expert in AI governance, policy, and national security. With over a decade of experience, he focuses on developing regulatory frameworks that balance technological innovation with global security and human-centered values.

Core Expertise AI Policy & Regulation: At Stanford HAI, Wald bridges the gap between technical research and the public sector, fostering collaboration between academia and global policymakers to shape AI's legal and ethical landscape.

Geopolitics & National Security: He previously managed national security affairs at the Hoover Institution and serves as a Visiting Fellow at the National Security Institute and a former member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Legislative Education: Wald co-founded the Congressional Tech Policy Boot Camp, a vital initiative that equips lawmakers with the technical literacy required to govern emerging technologies.

Wald holds a degree in Political Science and Global Studies from UCLA, centering his work on the international and diplomatic implications of the AI revolution.