The Stanford Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2024 is a comprehensive assessment of the field's progress over the past year. It covers research and development, technical performance, responsible AI, the global economy's interaction with AI, and public opinion about AI. The report highlights major trends like the increasing cost of training frontier AI models, the rise of foundation models, and the growing importance of human evaluation in benchmarking AI systems. It also examines concerns related to AI security, fairness, privacy, and the potential impact of AI on elections and the workforce.