Conference: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Human Connections — NSF Award to University of California-Los Angeles (CA, $
Human connection is a fundamental need, as essential to health and longevity as diet and exercise, and one of the strongest predictors of economic mobility and well-being. Yet Americans experiencing a profound loneliness epidemic, with wide-ranging consequences for public health, productivity, and social stability. At
| Award title | Conference: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Human Connections |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2611387 |
| Awardee | University of California-Los Angeles |
| City | LOS ANGELES |
| State | CA |
| Amount obligated | $49,949 |
| Principal investigator | Jaimie Krems |
| Program | Cross-Directorate Activities |
| Start date | 07/01/2026 |
| Abstract | Human connection is a fundamental need, as essential to health and longevity as diet and exercise, and one of the strongest predictors of economic mobility and well-being. Yet Americans experiencing a profound loneliness epidemic, with wide-ranging consequences for public health, productivity, and social stability. At the very same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming embedded in everyday American life, with millions of citizens interacting with AI systems for conversation, sup |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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