Kun Xu Named New Director of UFCJC Media Effects and Technology Lab and Research Lab

Monday November 18, 2024

Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production Management and Technology (MPMT) associate professor in emerging technologies, has been named the new …

Decoding the Digital Dialogue: A Two-Step Framework for Human-AI Interaction

Wednesday September 18, 2024

In an era where artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly ubiquitous, the line between human and machine communication is blurring faster than ever. New research offers a fresh perspective on how we interact with and understand artificial intelligence. This innovative approach aims to bridge the gap between two emerging fields: explainable AI and human-machine communication.

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Study: Human-Machine Communication and Explainable Artificial Intelligence Can Help Influence Humans’ AI Perceptions and Attitudes

Tuesday August 27, 2024

A new study has found that human-machine communication and explainable artificial intelligence can help influence humans’ perceptions and attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI). The findings …

Study: Facial Recognition Technology in Human-Robot Interaction Enhances Users’ Robot Acceptance

Thursday June 20, 2024

A new study suggests that the transparency of facial recognition technology in human–robot interaction increases users’ social presence, reduces privacy concerns and enhances users’ acceptance …

Four UFCJC Faculty and Two Doctoral Students Contribute to Research Handbook on AI and Communication

Tuesday November 21, 2023

Four University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) faculty and two doctoral students are included in the Research Handbook on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Communication …

How to Build a Trustworthy Robot

Monday October 2, 2023

Robot narratives have been with us for a long time and humans have fantasized, advised and prophesized about robots existing among us. But would people actually trust these fictional robots if they were real?

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Study: Social Robots Can Be Used as Role Models to Promote Individual’s Pro-Social Behavior

Monday August 14, 2023

A new study has revealed optimistic prospects for using robots’ behavioral outcomes and social positions to promote pro-social behavior. The findings by Kun Xu, University of Florida College of …

Study: Positive Benefits of Robot Health Advisors Can Lead People to Adopt the Service

Friday August 4, 2023

A new study has found that robot health advisors can have positive benefits leading to strong intentions to adopt the service. The findings by Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and …

Article Co-Authored by Kun Xu Receives 2022 Amsterdam School of Communication Research Denis McQuail Award

Thursday February 2, 2023

The research was honored as the best article advancing communication theory published in a peer-reviewed journal in the previous two years.

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Study: Manipulating Social Robots’ Facial and Kinetic Cues Can Have an Effect on Users’ Social Presence and Trust

Thursday February 2, 2023

A new study has found that manipulating social robots’ facial and kinetic cues can induce medium-to-large-sized effects on users’ social presence and trust. The findings by Kun Xu, University of …

Sylvia Chan-Olmsted and Kun Xu Receive a Meta 2022 People’s Expectations & Experiences Digital Privacy Grant

Tuesday November 22, 2022

Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology professor and Media Consumer Research director, and Kun Xu, …

The Psychological Mechanisms Behind Users’ Social Response to Emerging Technologies

Friday May 20, 2022

As more uses for technology emerge, researchers are interested in studying which mechanism of technology, such as chatbots, voice assistants, and social robots, are most effective in explaining social presence and perceived trustworthiness for users. In other words, how do people tend to interact with different forms of interactive technology?

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Man vs. Machine: Human Responses to AI

Thursday February 10, 2022

As artificial intelligence technology has advanced, its use has expanded to a range of industries, including broadcast news. AI could be used in place of a human weather newscaster, for example, if a human is not available during a weather emergency. Yet little research exists that looks at how people perceive AI newscasters.

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Kun Xu Co-Authors Article on Human Responses to an Artificial Intelligence Newscaster

Friday February 4, 2022

Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor in emerging media, is the co-author of “Man vs. Machine: …

Smart Speakers Require Smart Management

Thursday January 13, 2022

The use of smart speakers, such as Alexa and Google Assistant, has become ubiquitous in American society. UFCJC researchers wanted to better understand the different ways people use the devices, as well as identify the main strategies they use to protect their privacy during that use.

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Video: Using AI to Improve Communication with Social Robots

Wednesday October 20, 2021

The primary function of “social robots” is to facilitate communication with humans, and is being applied in a variety of industries, including education and physical and mental health. Dr. Kun Xu is studying how to enhance that communication through voice, gestures and other social cues.

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Video: Dr. Kun Xu Discusses Social Cues in Human-Machine Interactions

Tuesday June 15, 2021

The assistant professor in emerging media discusses how users interact with robots, what types of cues and gestures are most effective in human-machine communication, and the convergence of various communication technologies.

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