Eric Horvitz
Eric Horvitz’s work addresses decisions under uncertainty and the interaction between AI and people. He helped establish organizations concerned with AI’s social effects. At Microsoft, Horvitz studies probability and utility in learning and reasoning, including models of bounded rationality. His work connects theory with applications in open-world settings. He has also worked with others on systems that interpret multiple streams of information and on principles for human-AI collaboration.
Timeline
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2002
Research recognition
AAAI elected Eric Horvitz as a Fellow in 2002.
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As of October 2026
Reasoning and decisions
At Microsoft, Horvitz studies probability and utility in learning and reasoning, including models of bounded rationality. His work connects theory with applications in open-world settings.
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As of October 2026
People and AI systems
Horvitz has also worked with others on systems that interpret multiple streams of information and on principles for human-AI collaboration.
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As of October 2026
Institutions for AI’s effects
Horvitz’s work includes establishing Stanford’s One Hundred Year Study on AI and cofounding the Partnership on AI, where he served as board chair.
Sources and credits
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