Mission Statement

We are an interdisciplinary research group at Carnegie Mellon University. In our research, we integrate in-depth social computing and design methods to create, deploy, and evaluate innovative AI tools and services that augment human expertise, foster positive social interactions, and enhance individual, community, and societal well-being. While we recognize AI's potential benefits, we acknowledge that it is not a universal solution to all challenges. Therefore, we also explore alternative approaches—such as policy interventions, low-tech or no-tech solutions, and infrastructure improvements—to better support affected communities and mitigate potential harms associated with AI technologies.

Haiyi Zhu

Principal Investigator

I am the Daniel P. Siewiorek Associate Professor of Human-Computer Interaction and the Director of HCI Undergraduate Programs at Carnegie Mellon University. I lead research projects in human-computer interaction and responsible AI, funded by multiple programs at the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Mental Health, and various industry sponsors. I have received over ten paper awards at venues such as CHI, CSCW, Human Factors, and CHIWORK, along with the Allen Newell Award for Research Excellence.

Personal website: https://haiyizhu.com/
CMU page: https://hcii.cmu.edu/people/haiyi-zhu
Email: haiyiz at andrew.cmu.edu
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