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Research and Advances Jul 1 2023

Human-AI Cooperation to Tackle Misinformation and Polarization

We describe a significant emerging trend away from the techno-solutionist approach to problems that seeks to create and understand a new paradigm: a productive interplay between algorithms and people.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Author Archives

Opinion Nov 1 2022

Intelligent Futures in Task Assistance

Applying lessons learned developing and deploying task management software.

Computing Profession

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Opinion Oct 1 2019

Multi-Device Digital Assistance

Increased availability of cloud services and ownership of multiple digital devices create unique opportunities for digital assistants to provide guidance across a range of tasks and scenarios.

Computing Applications

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Opinion Dec 1 2018

Opportunities and Challenges in Search Interaction

Seeking to address a wider range of user requests toward task completion.

Computing Applications

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Research and Advances Nov 1 2018

Skill Discovery in Virtual Assistants

Skill recommendations must be provided when users need them most, without being obtrusive or distracting.

Architecture and Hardware

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Opinion Aug 1 2014

Slow Search

Seeking to enrich the search experience by allowing for extra time and alternate resources.

Computing Applications

Research and Advances Apr 1 2006

Supporting Exploratory Search: An Introduction

Online search has become an increasingly important part of the everyday lives of most computer users. Search engines, bibliographic databases, and digital libraries provide adequate support for users whose information needs are well defined. However, there are research and development opportunities to improve current search interfaces so users can succeed more often in situations when: […]

Computing Applications

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