Terah Lyons

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Terah Lyons is a leading voice in the governance and societal impact of artificial intelligence, with a career dedicated to making AI policy more transparent, data-driven, and inclusive. As the founding Executive Director of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI’s (HAI) AI Index, Lyons spearheaded the creation of the authoritative annual report that tracks, collates, and visualizes the rapidly evolving landscape of AI. Her most cited work, the *AI Index 2021 Annual Report*, stands as a cornerstone resource for researchers, journalists, and policymakers, offering a comprehensive, unbiased baseline of metrics on everything from technical progress to public opinion. By expanding the report’s scope and forging deeper collaborations with external organizations, Lyons transformed the Index into the world’s most credible barometer of AI’s trajectory. Her contributions have been instrumental in shifting the conversation from hype to evidence, providing the foundational data needed for responsible innovation. Through this work, Lyons has established herself as a critical bridge between technical AI communities and the policy world, ensuring that the future of AI is shaped by facts, not fear.