Human-Centered AI Communication in Co-Creativity: An Initial Framework and Insights

TL;DR

This paper introduces the FAICO framework to enhance human-centered AI communication in co-creative tasks, based on systematic review and user feedback, aiming to improve collaboration and mutual understanding.

Contribution

It presents the initial design of FAICO, a framework for AI communication in co-creation, and provides preliminary insights and guidelines from user studies.

Findings

Preference for feedback loops over linear communication

Importance of context in AI-human mutual understanding

Actionable strategies for applying FAICO

Abstract

Effective communication between AI and humans is essential for successful human-AI co-creation. However, many current co-creative AI systems lack effective communication, which limits their potential for collaboration. This paper presents the initial design of the Framework for AI Communication (FAICO) for co-creative AI, developed through a systematic review of 107 full-length papers. FAICO presents key aspects of AI communication and their impact on user experience, offering preliminary guidelines for designing human-centered AI communication. To improve the framework, we conducted a preliminary study with two focus groups involving skilled individuals in AI, HCI, and design. These sessions sought to understand participants' preferences for AI communication, gather their perceptions of the framework, collect feedback for refinement, and explore its use in co-creative domains like collaborative writing and design. Our findings reveal a preference for a human-AI feedback loop over linear communication and emphasize the importance of context in fostering mutual understanding. Based on these insights, we propose actionable strategies for applying FAICO in practice and future directions, marking the first step toward developing comprehensive guidelines for designing effective human-centered AI communication in co-creation.