Human-Like Computing and Human–Computer Interaction

Alan Dix

School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham, UK
Talis, Birmingham, UK

Abstract

Intelligent interfaces have moved into the mainstream, but often using black-box algorithms that even the developers, let alone the users can understand. Human-like computing is about making algorithms closer to the way humans' think in order to improve the algorithms and/or improve the experience for the user. This paper discusses issues raised during a recent EPSRC workshop in the UK and explores the implications for HCI and smart environments.

Keywords: Human-like computing, intelligent interfaces, low-intention interaction, HCI.

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Alan Dix 29/6/2016