NSF award 2544600 · Northwestern University at Chicago

CAREER: Generative Friction: A New Paradigm for the Design of AI Assistants to Foster Creative Reflective Practice

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Award number: 2544600
Period of support: 15 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2031
Amount: $545,796
Awardee: Northwestern University at Chicago, Evanston, IL
Program: HCC-Human-Centered Computing
Directorate: CSE

Abstract

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly being integrated into creative industries. While generative AI has enormous potential to transform creative work, current tools pose significant risks. For example, use of AI assistants can lead to less innovative ideas, fewer opportunities for skill-development, and reduced feelings of ownership over creative products. To prioritize human creativity and…

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