“We’re working towards creating intelligent systems that can understand to whom, when and how, to provide explanations of their behaviours.” – Prof Cristina Conati
As part of its dynamic Summer Series, ADAPT Radio is showcasing the transformative power of Explainable AI with a keynote address by Professor Cristina Conati, recorded live at ADAPT’s Annual Scientific Conference last month.
In this compelling episode titled “Explainable AI in Action: From Tutors to Health Tech“, Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Cristina Conati, a pioneer in user modeling, personalisation, and explainable AI explains how AI systems can go beyond performing tasks to meaningfully communicating with users.
“In order to have this AI driven personalisation during interaction, what needs to be done is to establish what we call the AI driven personalisation loop” Cristina Conati explains.
The keynote explores the concept of Explainable AI (XAI) and its role in building trust, understanding, and more effective user experiences. Conati highlights real-world applications in intelligent tutoring systems, recommender platforms, and healthcare technologies, illustrating how human-centered AI is reshaping interactions.
By tailoring explanations to the individual, whether a student, consumer, or patient, XAI is proving vital in creating systems that are not only intelligent but also empathetic and transparent.
Listeners can tune in to ADAPT Radio: Explainable AI in Action on Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever they get their podcasts.
Learn more about ADAPT’s Annual Scientific Conference here.
Prof. Conati presents her keynote at AASC 2025
