Neural HCI: AI Chat Assistants and CxD Best Practices for Brain-Machine Interfaces

Elevating Neural HCI: Best Practices for AI Chat Assistants and Conversation Design in Brain-Machine Interfaces
Key Takeaways
- Facilitating communication between users and brain-machine interfaces.
- Significance of LTCNNs in processing temporal data for BMIs.
- CxD best practices for effective AI chat assistants in BMIs.
- Utilization of small-language models for efficient BMI communication.
Dive into the transformative world of neural human-computer interaction (HCI) where AI chat assistants, Liquid Time-Constant Neural Networks (LTCNNs), and Small-Language Models converge to enhance brain-machine interfaces (BMIs). This panel will explore the latest advancements in conversation design, temporal dynamics, and AI integration, providing insights into how these technologies revolutionize human augmentation and communication.
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Speakers:
Eros Marcella, Founder, AI-native Neurotech @Black Dream Research
Eros has designed + developed human-augmentative Artificial Intelligence for Apple, Meta, Samsung, and Salesforce and specialized in Human Factors Engineering, Holistic UX/UI, and Multimodal HCI. He is currently focusing on Gen-AI consumer Neurotech and is the co-founder of the Silicon Valley Neurotech Forum meetup. Eros is living + working out of NASA Ames Research Park, Moffett Field, California.
Anusha Malla, Founder & Design Thinking Practitioner and Researcher
Anusha is the founder of Ally (a pre-seed stage startup building automated calls for small-medium healthcare clinics to help them book appointments). She is an interdisciplinary researcher currently focused on understanding the role of mirror neurons in communication, to inform Human-AI interaction. She has written several research papers on the topic of Conversation Design and it's human factors for AI chat assistants.
Steven Gross, Senior Conversation Designer at Instacart
Steven is a Senior Conversational AI Designer at Instacart with over three years of experience in developing NLP/NLU and Generative AI chatbots, primarily focusing on customer support bots. Specializing in taking these projects from ideation through implementation and continuous improvement, Steven ensures exceptional user experiences. Passionate about the intersection of technology and human interaction in customer support scenarios, Steven strives to push the boundaries of conversational AI.
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Host: Fatema Patrawala, Freelance Conversation Designer
Fatema is a certified freelance Conversation Designer with over 3 years of expertise and 8 years in Content Writing and Marketing. She has led diverse projects for enterprise clients across the Web, Mobile, WhatsApp, and Facebook. Recently, she has developed a keen interest in Gen-AI applications within Conversational AI, participating in hackathons to expand her knowledge. An active member of the Conversation Design community, Fatema enjoys sharing insights and learning from fellow professionals to enrich her expertise and perspective.