Hewlett Foundation commits $10M to secure AI and emerging tech across U.S. institutions

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has announced grants totaling $10 million to tech research programs including Stanford University’s Hoover Institution and Vanderbilt University, to strengthen security around emerging technologies. The initiative funds research on AI, biosecurity, and geopolitical risks, with anchor awards of $2.5 million. The effort supports labs, policy research, and cross-sector collaboration to counter cyber threats, misinformation, and infrastructure vulnerabilities. By backing civil society and academic leaders, the initiative aims to ensure technological innovation advances safely while protecting democratic systems and public well-being.