Bachelor of Applied Science

Human-Centered AI (HCAI)

Snapshot

This concentration is offered in hybrid format in collaboration with College of Engineering and Computing, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Schar School of Policy and Government.

Why Human-Centered AI (HCAI) Is Important

  • Enhancing, Not Replacing, Humans: HCAI focuses on collaborative, “human-in-the-loop” systems where technology serves as a tool to boost human productivity and creativity. For example, AI can assist radiologists with image interpretation, freeing them to focus on patient care.
  • Building Trust and Safety: Because HCAI systems are designed to be fair, ethical, and secure, they are more likely to be trusted and adopted by users.
  • Mitigating Bias and Ethical Risks: By centering AI development on human values, designers can better identify and eliminate algorithmic biases and unintended harmful consequences, notes of Lindenwood University and Lindenwood University respectively.
  • Empowering User Autonomy: Rather than treating people as passive targets of automation, HCAI frameworks, like those explored in Issues in Science and Technology, give users control, agency, and social connectedness.