Human-centered AI

Human-centered AI, or human-centric AI (HCAI or HAI), is an emerging field in computer science that seeks to develop an AI (or AI systems) by fostering collaboration between humans and machines. HCAI aims to develop and implement AI technologies in a manner that augments and supplements human capabilities, as opposed to substituting them (humans). AI assistants, for example, are the most common form of HCAI.

As with any emerging technology, HCAI has its challenges, some already known, such as designing human-AI interactions that promote fairness and inclusiveness, while others yet to be explored, for example, the implications of HCAI systems on diverse societies and their conformity with societal norms. These challenges must be addressed to ensure that HCAI systems are used ethically and responsibly.

Our research, therefore, focuses on designing HCAI systems that promote fairness, inclusiveness, and human well-being. Furthermore, our HCAI research seeks to understand the positive and negative societal effects of AI, including whether the interactions between humans and AI within the HCAI system contribute to the enhancement of human well-being or increase feelings of frustration or anxiety.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Our research on Human-centered AI aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations: