Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

Hosted by Mattias Rost and Alan Said

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A pod about human-centered artificial intelligence, where we try to figure out what it really is through a diverse set of view points from various guests.

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December 9, 2025Episode 1346 min

HCAI 13 - Human-centered AI with Ben Shneiderman

This episode’s guest is Ben Shneiderman, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of Maryland and co-founder of the Human-Computer Interaction Lab. Shneiderman reflects on his pioneering career spanning direct manipulation, information visualization, and decades of advocacy for human-centered design. He traces his path from traditional computer science to a deep engagement with psychology and user interface design, and he explains why human-centered AI must focus on amplifying, augmenting, empowering, and enhancing human performance rather than creating anthropomorphic agents.Ben is the author of the book Human-Centered AI https://global.oup.com/academic/product/human-centered-ai-9780192845290?cc=ca&lang=en&The episode was recorded on November 24, 2025

December 18, 2024Episode 1237 min

HCAI 12 - Democratizing AI with Mark Coeckelbergh

This episode's guest is Mark Coeckelbergh, Professor of Philosophy of Technology and Media at the University of Vienna. Coeckelbergh discusses his views on AI, its definition, the importance of ethical values and human-centered design, and the political and societal implications of AI. The conversation covers various aspects such as AI regulation, the role of users and developers, and the potential future of AI within society.

November 22, 2024Episode 1143 min

HCAI 11 - Ubiquitous HCAI with Niklas Elmqvist

The eleventh episode of the Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence podcast, where Alan Said and Mattias Rost talk to Niklas Elmqvist, Professor of HCI at Aarhus University. Niklas shares his journey through various academic positions and his current research on human-computer interaction and data visualization. He discusses the relationship between AI and HCI, with topics like black-box models, the evolving role of AI in visual analytics, and the concept of human-AI teaming. The conversation also touches on the future integration of generative AI and large language models in various applications, emphasizing the importance of making AI understandable and enhancing human abilities without replacing them.

September 22, 2024Episode 1046 min

HCAI 10 - Earth-Centered AI with Ricardo Baeza-Yates

The tenth episode of the Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence podcast, where we talk about Earth-Centered AI with Ricardo Baeza-Yates.

September 9, 2024Episode 941 min

HCAI 9 - Human-Centered AI-mediated Communication with Mor Naaman

The ninth episode where we talk to Mor Naaman at Cornell Tech about Human-Centered AI-Mediated Communication.

July 15, 2024Episode 839 min

HCAI 8 - HCI and HCAI with Mikael Wiberg

The eighth episode where we talk to Mikael Wiberg about HCI and HCAI.

June 7, 2024Episode 739 min

HCAI 7 - Human-centered Transparency with Natali Helberger

The seventh episode where we interview Natali Helberger, Professor in Law and Digital Technology, with a special emphasis on Artificial Intelligence at the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.