NL4XAI H2020-MSCA-ITN-2019

Part of EU Open Research Repository
Published March 15, 2024 | Version v1
Conference paper Open

Responsible Opinion Formation on Debated Topics in Web Search

Authors/Creators

  • 1. ROR icon Delft University of Technology
  • 2. ROR icon Otto Group (Germany)
  • 3. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
  • 4. Technische Universiteit Delft
  • 5. ROR icon University of Regensburg
  • 6. ROR icon RMIT University

Description

Web search has evolved into a platform people rely on for opinion formation on debated topics. Yet, pursuing this search intent can carry serious consequences for individuals and society and involves a high risk of biases. We argue that web search can and should empower users to form opinions responsibly and that the information retrieval community is uniquely positioned to lead interdisciplinary efforts to this end. Building on digital humanism—a perspective focused on shaping technology to align with human values and needs—and through an extensive interdisciplinary literature review, we identify challenges and research opportunities that focus on the searcher, search engine, and their complex interplay. We outline a research agenda that provides a foundation for research efforts toward addressing these challenges.

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European Commission
NL4XAI - Interactive Natural Language Technology for Explainable Artificial Intelligence 860621