Nestor Maslej

Nestor Maslej is a Research Manager at Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), where he leads the AI Index and Global AI Vibrancy Tool — two of the most widely referenced resources for tracking the state and advancement of artificial intelligence. With a mission to make AI data accessible to policymakers, business leaders, and the general public, Nestor has established himself as a leading voice in AI research and policy. His work has been cited by major global publications including The New York Times, Financial Times, Bloomberg, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Forbes, and Der Spiegel, among many others. His research has directly informed AI policy in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, and South Korea. A sought-after speaker and expert witness, Nestor has briefed senior U.S. policymakers, testified before the Canadian and Italian parliaments, and presented to C-suite executives across industries. He is also a Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), where he contributes regular opinion pieces on AI developments and governance. Nestor holds an MPhil in Comparative Government with Distinction from the University of Oxford (2021) and an A.B. in Social Studies Magna Cum Laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Harvard College (2017). Prior to joining Stanford HAI, he worked as an analyst at several technology startups in Toronto.