Human Experience Augmented by Socially Intelligent Agents

Join us for an engaging talk on Human Experience Augmented by Socially Intelligent Agents, hosted by Ada's Tribe, a vibrant community dedicated to empowering women in data, analytics and AI.

Date: Friday May 31st 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (AEST)
Location: Online via Zoom

About the talk : Often, the impact of intelligent machines on humans is attributed to their training data, algorithms, and engineering designs. This perspective, however, overlooks the significance of design choices in these machines and the socioemotional experience of their human counterparts. Interface aesthetics and physicality, for example, play a crucial role in determining human engagement with machines and their behavior in technology-mediated social contexts. Often, the impact of intelligent machines on humans is attributed to their training data, algorithms, and engineering designs. This perspective, however, overlooks the significance of design choices in these machines and the socioemotional experience of their human counterparts. Interface aesthetics and physicality, for example, play a crucial role in determining human engagement with machines and their behavior in technology-mediated social contexts.

In her research, she aims to develop a new paradigm for human-agent social interactions that prioritizes a holistic human experience and nurtures human aspirations. Her work considers machines and humans as an interconnected, unified system rather than separate entities. This consideration becomes increasingly critical for the future design of artificial agents, especially in our rapidly evolving digital landscape where the boundaries between humans and machines are becoming more obscured in our everyday lives.

The foundation of her approach for next-generation human-agent interaction is built upon four key pillars: (1) Conceptual Formulation, (2) Innovative Interaction, (3) Scientific Insights, and (4) Technological Enablers. Her talk will discuss several past and future projects, illustrating how interdisciplinary methods from Computer Science, Psychology, and Design are synergized to address these areas in a holistic, iterative process.

Overall, her research aims to shed light on the following questions. How can we envision a conceptual paradigm shift in social human-agent interactions from the current predominant design? How can we create agent-augmented experiences to enhance human abilities and interpersonal communication? How do agents shape human cognition, emotions, and behaviors within and after interactions? What are the necessary social capabilities for agents to effectively support human experiences in achieving their aspirations?

Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights, network with fellow professionals, and be inspired by these trailblazing women in analytics, data science, and AI. Reserve your spot now and join us for an enlightening talk on May 31st !

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