Stanford Internet Observatory rejects media reports it is shutting down, but acknowledges funding challenges
“The Stanford Internet Observatory continues its important work following the departure of founding director Alex Stamos under the leadership of faculty director Jeff Hancock, whose research program focuses on areas of trust, deception and online harms; social media and well-being; and, AI in human communication,” theorganization says on its website.
“Stanford has not shut down or dismantled SIO as a result of outside pressure. SIO does, however, face funding challenges as its founding grants will soon be exhausted.”
As a result, SIO continues to actively seek support for its research and teaching programs under new leadership.
