Title:Human-AI Synergy: Co-Creating Knowledge and Services for Real-World Impact
Date：2024/11/29 14:20-15:30
Location：CSIE R103
Speakers: Prof. Yun Huang,UIUC
Host: Prof. Lung-pan Cheng
Abstract:
The rapid advancements in AI, exemplified by the capabilities of large language models like GPT-4o, are reshaping possibilities across diverse fields. In this talk, I will present two streams of our research that uncover the transformative potential of human-AI co-creation. The first stream explores how large language models (LLMs) are revolutionizing Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research. Unlike domains such as mathematics or chemistry, where AI excels at computational predictions, HCI research faces unique challenges in navigating complex human behaviors, social dynamics, and ethical considerations. Usingthree innovative system prototypes, I will demonstrate how LLMs can inspire novel and relevant research ideas without increasing researchers' cognitive load. I will also share insights into interaction designs that enhance researchers’ perceived agency, balance automation with human creativity, and mitigateover-reliance on AI. The second stream reflects on a nine-year journey of designing systems that enhance real-world services through human-AI collaboration. I will discuss ongoing research focused on improving trust and advancing workforce skill training. Join me as we examine how human-AI synergy can expand the boundaries of knowledge and services, addressing societal challenges with practical, impactful solutions.
Bio:
Dr. Yun Huang is an Associate Professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is dedicated to innovating AI-based solutions that foster a synergistic relationship between humans and machines, enhancing educational opportunities to all and expanding access to community services. She is deeply committed to translating research into real-world benefits and making a positive societal impact. Her work has garnered support from respected government agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), as well as from leading industry organizations such as OpenAI, Google, IBM Research, and HeyGen. Recently, she was selected for the 2024-25 Emerging Research Leaders Academy by the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI) at the University of Illinois. Huang earned her Ph.D. in information and computer science from the University of California, Irvine. She received her bachelor's degree from the Department of Computer Science and Technology at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.