2026 Edition Of The Stanford Emerging Technology Review Offers Policymakers And Business Leaders New Insights Into The Implications Of Frontier Technologies
Publish Date: 2026-01-26 11:18:00
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- The 2026 edition of the Stanford Emerging Technology Review (SETR) is now available, providing insights into ten frontier technologies: AI, biotechnology, cryptography, energy, materials science, neuroscience, quantum technologies, robotics, semiconductors, and space.
- The report is a collaborative effort between the Hoover Institution, Stanford School of Engineering, and Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI, based on research from over a hundred scholars across various departments and research institutes.
- SETR aims to explore the implications of rapid technological advancements and the global race to lead in these innovative areas, highlighting sectors such as healthcare, national security, and energy.
- The report also delves into interdisciplinary themes like domestic manufacturing, technical standards, and the broader impacts of technology on economic growth, human health, and geopolitics.
- SETR is designed to educate policymakers and business leaders about the future trends and challenges in emerging technologies, ensuring the United States maintains its global innovation leadership.
- SETR will debut in Washington, DC, on January 28, with briefings and a public event featuring prominent figures such as Condoleezza Rice, Jennifer Widom, and AI expert Fei-Fei Li.
