Stanford Graduate School of Business

A Conversation with Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer, Microsoft

Dean Sarah A. Soule sat down with Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer at Microsoft, on February 24, 2026 at Stanford Graduate School of Business to discuss implications of AI for the future of work, humanity, and our world. Their conversation addressed how governments, institutions, and tech companies can collaborate to establish shared standards and policies that prioritize public safety while promoting innovation. The conversation was part of AI@GSB, a dean’s initiative, led by Applied AI Scholars and faculty advisors. The initiative leverages Stanford’s position at the intersection of business and technology to deliver cutting-edge, experiential learning to the Stanford GSB community.