Stanford Graduate School of Business — searchable YouTube transcripts & AI Q&A

"Building Political Superintelligence," Professor Andrew Hall

AI can dramatically accelerate political science research, but it also introduces new risks for democracy, argues Andrew Hall. He demonstrates this by using Claude to update a 2020 study on vote-by-mail in 45 minutes, a task that took a graduate student days, though the AI made some mistakes. Hall warns that AI models can give biased voting advice due to uneven access to information, as seen when models recommended the fringe Japanese Communist Party because its website was more accessible than mainstream Japanese media.

Everyone Is Lying to You for Money: A Stanford GSB Screening and Discussion

The documentary argues that the crypto industry is built on deception, where promoters, including celebrities and influencers, are paid to endorse products they may not believe in, exploiting trust and uncertainty to profit. The discussion highlights how this influence extends beyond crypto to other hype-driven markets like AI, and emphasizes the need for skepticism and stronger regulation to protect consumers from financial harm.

Sam Altman, Co-Founder and CEO of OpenAI: Staying Human While Scaling Superintelligence

Sam Altman argues that AI progress is accelerating faster than expected, and while he still believes in iterative deployment and human control, he acknowledges that current safety approaches may need to change. He emphasizes the importance of building resilience against AI-enabled cyber threats and open-source model risks, and advises future leaders to embrace the new opportunities AI creates rather than clinging to past models.

Meet Dean Soule - GSB All Alumni Day 2026

Dean Soule argues that the GSB's culture is defined by community and excellence, curiosity and generosity, and rigor and relevance, which she sees as essential for supporting leaders. She highlights new initiatives like the Center for Investing and the Stanford Leadership Institute, and emphasizes the importance of alumni engagement and lifelong learning, including ideas like retreats and reverse mentoring with students on AI.

"The Sustainability Revolution," Professor William P. Barnett

Professor William P. Barnett argues that sustainability is the next major disruption, akin to mechanization and digitization, and that contrarian leaders who innovate in this space will create great value. He illustrates this with examples like Henrik Stiesdal's SkyClean, which converts agricultural waste into e-fuels and sequestered carbon, and notes that while the hype cycle fluctuates, the underlying shift is inevitable. He emphasizes the importance of environmental justice and working at the organizational level to drive change.