Dr. Daniel Ho

Professor

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Biography

Daniel E. Ho is the William Benjamin Scott & Luna M. Scott Professor of Law, a Professor of Political Science, and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. He also holds a courtesy appointment as a Professor of Computer Science. His academic pursuits include serving as the Director of the Regulation, Evaluation, Governance Lab (RegLab) and as an Associate Director at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Ho has substantial experience in advising on artificial intelligence matters, serving as a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Commission and as a Senior Advisor on Responsible AI at the U.S. Department of Labor. He has an extensive academic background, having received his J.D. from Yale Law School and a Ph.D. from Harvard University, and previously clerked for Judge Stephen F. Williams on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Research Interests

Courses

LAW 7102 CS 499 INTLPOL 299 POLISCI 329 CS 399 CS 199 SYMSYS 290 CS 195 LAW 7001B CS 182 LAW 4047 PHIL 82, PUBLPOL 182 CS 182W LAW 7001 LAW 809T LAW 7024 LAW 7073

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.