
IJ Good
IJ Good was a British mathematician and computer scientist, renowned for his pioneering work in the field of artificial intelligence and statistics. He is best known for the concept of the 'intelligence explosion' and his influential paper, which suggested that the first ultraintelligent machine could be humanity's last invention if it is docile enough to be controlled. Good's insights laid the groundwork for many contemporary discussions about the risks and ethical considerations surrounding advanced AI systems.
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IJ Good is mentioned in relation to his famous 1965 paper on the intelligence explosion.
Experts are warning: our AI arms race is putting humanity at risk | Stuart RussellThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-08-11


