The field of artificial intelligence is moving towards increased integration with human-centric applications, with a focus on augmenting human capabilities rather than replacing them. Recent studies have explored the potential of AI in supporting open qualitative coding, investigating affective use and emotional well-being, and examining AI-induced harassment. The use of AI in education is also being investigated, with a focus on understanding educator preferences for AI-generated lesson plans. Additionally, the impact of AI on software development, customer service, and security and privacy concerns is being studied.

Noteworthy papers include: Investigating Affective Use and Emotional Well-being on ChatGPT, which found that high usage of ChatGPT correlates with increased self-reported indicators of dependence. Connecting Feedback to Choice: Understanding Educator Preferences in GenAI vs. Human-Created Lesson Plans in K-12 Education, which suggested a human-AI collaborative approach to lesson planning. Understanding Users' Security and Privacy Concerns and Attitudes Towards Conversational AI Platforms, which revealed that users are concerned about each stage of the data lifecycle and seek mitigations for security vulnerabilities.