Connecting Research to the Modern World
As the widespread use and impact of machine learning and artificial intelligence expand, it is increasingly important to understand how AI influences the lives of humans. As jobs and other functions are replaced, many people are concerned about the future of AI both economically and existentially. The necessity of adapting to new technologies can often be difficult. However, AI also provides new opportunities, abilities, and functions that may result in positive outcomes. Some of these functions include new ways of accessing information, new ways of designing, and the ever growing implementation of automation.
AI technology and chatbots are influencing human cognition and behavior. This website discusses the research on human-robot interaction and how AI can both benefit and harm humans. AI has a role in the workplace, health, marketing, and in human-robot communication. AI’s role in the workplace includes how it affects meaningful work, the future of work, and job trust and engagement. The field of health is influenced by the role of AI in health behaviors, mental health and robo-therapy. Marketing and advertising is also increasingly using AI based strategies to influence consumer behavior. The communication between AI and humans through robot-human interaction is influenced by humans' perception of what it is to look, sound, and act like humans. AI has given robots the ability to imitate human likeness, and therefore it has changed the way humans and technology can interact.
In recent years AI technology is ever increasing in ability and fluidity. New programs like ChatGPT have received a lot of attention recent media.
Health Behaviors
Mental Health
AI Assisted Therapy
Meaningful Work
Future of Work
Job Engagement and Trust
Role in Marketing
Consumer Research
Influence of Human Likeness
Human-Machine Communication
Perception of Humanness
Theories of communication