Stuart Russell
Berkeley professor who co-wrote the leading AI textbook and campaigns for safe AI
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Stuart Russell is a British computer scientist at UC Berkeley who co-wrote Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach with Peter Norvig, used in more than 1,500 universities. He founded the Center for Human-Compatible AI and is a leading voice on AI safety.
Biography
Education
Russell studied physics at Oxford and earned his PhD in computer science at Stanford in 1986, then joined UC Berkeley.
The textbook
With Peter Norvig he wrote Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (1995), now in its fourth edition and the most widely used AI textbook.
Human Compatible
In 2016 he founded the Center for Human-Compatible AI. His book Human Compatible (2019) argues machines should be uncertain about human preferences and defer to people.
Advocacy
He has campaigned against autonomous weapons, including the “Slaughterbots” film, and was appointed OBE in 2021. He co-founded the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI.
Timeline
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1986
PhD from Stanford; joins Berkeley
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1995
AI: A Modern Approach
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2016
Founds CHAI
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2017
Slaughterbots film
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2019
Human Compatible
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2021
BBC Reith Lectures; OBE
Notable works
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1995
Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach Book
With Peter Norvig.
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2019
Human Compatible Book
Awards and honours
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IJCAI Computers and Thought Award
1995
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Officer of the Order of the British Empire
2021
Did you know?
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He delivered the BBC Reith Lectures in 2021.
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His textbook is used in over 130 countries.
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He signed the 2023 statement on AI extinction risk.
Connections
Frequently asked
Who is Stuart Russell?
Stuart Russell is a British computer scientist at UC Berkeley who co-wrote Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach with Peter Norvig, used in more than 1,500 universities. He founded the Center for Human-Compatible AI and is a leading voice on AI safety.
Where is Stuart Russell from?
Stuart Russell was born in Portsmouth, England.
What is Stuart Russell known for?
Stuart Russell is best known for Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (with Peter Norvig); Human Compatible; AI safety advocacy.
What awards has Stuart Russell received?
Notable honours include IJCAI Computers and Thought Award (1995), Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2021).
References
- Stuart J. Russell — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Stuart J. Russell — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Stuart J. Russell — Goodreads author page. Goodreads. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Official website. people.eecs.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Stuart J. Russell (Q3656334) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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