Karlyn D. Stanley

Karlyn D. Stanley is a Senior Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation and a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, where she teaches on the ethical dilemmas of emerging technologies. Her work bridges law, technology, and public policy, with a focus on autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications.

Her research interests include the legal and policy dimensions of autonomous vehicles, AI governance, privacy law, liability frameworks, and resilient infrastructure. She has led major studies on AV regulations across multiple countries and U.S. states, and on AI’s impact on copyright and privacy. Her expertise informs policymakers, including Congressional staff, through concise briefs and public presentations.

Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in technology policy, particularly in autonomous systems and AI regulation. Her work spans comparative legal analysis, risk-based frameworks, and resilience planning, especially in critical infrastructure and national security contexts.

• Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Artificial Intelligence
• AI Governance
• Technology Law
• Privacy and Cybersecurity

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She advises on high-impact research projects and teaches graduate-level courses at Georgetown and RAND. Her work is supported by federal agencies and involves collaboration across disciplines and institutions. She has led studies for the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, and Congress, demonstrating significant grant and policy engagement.

She is involved in research teams at RAND focused on technology, security, and public policy. Her projects often involve interdisciplinary collaboration, including legal experts, engineers, and policymakers, particularly in areas like AI ethics, autonomous systems, and infrastructure resilience.