Hewlett Foundation commits $10M to close AI governance gaps and tackle emerging security risks

The Hewlett Foundation has announced a $10 million multiyear grant commitment to research institutions including Stanford University’s Hoover Institution and Vanderbilt University’s Institute for National Security to strengthen AI governance and safeguard critical infrastructure. The funding supports labs tackling emerging risks such as technological surprise and synthetic information threats, while advancing secure, trustworthy innovation. Additional grants extend to policy and research organizations nationwide. The initiative, announced in a commentary by foundation president Amber D. Miller, positions philanthropy as a key player in closing gaps between government and industry, aiming to ensure emerging technologies deliver broad public benefit without amplifying systemic vulnerabilities.