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PhD student – How Generative AI can Create Tipping Points for Psychological and Behavioural Change

Supervisor: Prof Laura G.E. Smith, Department of Psychology, University of Bath.

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented PhD student to join the human-centered design theme of the Artificial Intelligence for Collective Intelligence (AI4CI) UKRI AI Hub , supervised by Professor Laura Smith (Psychology) and Dr Harish Tayyar Madabushi (Computer Science) at the Department of Psychology, University of Bath.

This project lies at the intersection of psychology, artificial intelligence (AI), and human-computer interaction. We are looking for students who are interested in combining skills in psychology and computer science to investigate how interactions with intelligent agents and their underpinning large language models (LLMs) affect processes such as radicalisation and deradicalisation. This will involve investigating how and why interacting with intelligent agents can affect psychological and behavioural tipping points for communities and for individuals. The lessons learned may be applied to understanding how to mitigate nefarious influence attempts, including exposure to mis/disinformation.

Full details and how to apply

Deadline: 27 April 2025