About iQ Company
Collective Intelligence Systems since 1993
Founded in 1993 by Dr. Craig A. Kaplan, iQ Company pioneered the development of collective intelligence systems. Our products have been deployed in real-world settings, including the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Air Force, McGraw-Hill, TD Ameritrade, Schwab, Nasdaq, and numerous other clients.
Dr. Craig A. Kaplan's Background
Kaplan is an AI researcher and technology entrepreneur with master’s and doctoral degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, where he conducted research with Nobel Laureate Herbert A. Simon. His work spans over three decades and includes more than fifty publications, a book, and numerous issued patents covering collective intelligence and advanced AI systems.
Proven Approach, Battle-Tested on Wall Street
In 2006, iQ Company applied its collective intelligence research to financial forecasting with the creation of PredictWallStreet. This platform powered more than $2 billion worth of stock trades and contributed to a top-10 hedge fund performance in 2018. PredictWallStreet demonstrated how collective intelligence architectures can be deployed successfully at scale in highly competitive environments. The company was acquired in 2020.
Current Focus
Today, iQ Company focuses on designing safe, democratically governed intelligent systems. Its research integrates collective intelligence with advanced AI architectures to support transparency, controllability, and long-term alignment. Our work includes research, consulting, and public engagement through initiatives described at SuperIntelligence.com. That site is dedicated to improving the safety of advanced AI systems and reducing the likelihood of P(doom). Fortunately, we have invented an approach to SuperIntelligence that is not only the safest, but also the fastest and most profitable, eliminating the conflict that stymies most AI safety efforts.