Researchers from the CAIS research program “Design of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence” – Prof. Dr. Hendrik Heuer, Dr. Aditya Kumar Purohit, Artur Solomonik, Besjon Cifliku, Jasmin Baake, and Anna Ricarda Luther – are participating in this year’s ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI). In a total of five scientific contributions, they examine how people use and experience artificial intelligence, social media, and digital communication. One of the publications was additionally awarded an Honorable Mention.
Contributions by CAIS Researchers
The following conference papers with CAIS involvement will be presented at CHI:
Reflecting on 1,000 Social Media Journeys: Generational Patterns in Platform Transition
Authors: Artur Solomonik (CAIS, Bochum), Nicolas Ruiz (CAIS, Bochum), Hendrik Heuer (CAIS, Bochum)
Monday, April 13, 12:15 – 12:27 PM | P1 Room 115
Analysis of social media usage trajectories of 1,000 U.S. participants to identify generational patterns and factors influencing platform switching. The results provide new perspectives on platform design and regulation.
https://programs.sigchi.org/chi/2026/program/content/223281
A Conditional Companion: Lived Experiences of People with Mental Health Disorders Using LLMs
Authors: Aditya Kumar Purohit (CAIS, Bochum), Hendrik Heuer (CAIS, Bochum)
Tuesday, April 14, 9:36 – 9:48 AM | P1 Room 113
Study on the experiences of people with mental health conditions using Large Language Models (LLMs) for mental health support. Findings show situational usage patterns and limits of AI support, along with recommendations for responsible design.
https://programs.sigchi.org/chi/2026/program/content/222909
They Think AI Can Do More Than It Actually Can: Practices, Challenges, & Opportunities of AI-Supported Reporting in Local Journalism
Authors: Besjon Cifliku (CAIS, Bochum), Hendrik Heuer (CAIS, Bochum)
Tuesday, April 14, 11:39 – 11:51 AM | P1 Room 127
Investigation of the use of AI-supported reporting in local newsrooms in Germany. The study identifies challenges and opportunities for journalistic practice and provides practical recommendations.
https://programs.sigchi.org/chi/2026/program/content/223348
Take the Power Back: Screen-Based Personal Moderation Against Hate Speech on Instagram
Authors: Anna Ricarda Luther (ifib, Bremen / CAIS, Bochum), Hendrik Heuer (CAIS, Bochum), Sebastian Haunss (SOCIUM Bremen), Stephanie Geise (ZeMKI, Bremen), Andreas Breiter (ifib, Bremen)
Friday, April 17, 12:27 – 12:39 PM | P1 Room 119
Investigation of personalized moderation tools against hate speech on Instagram. Findings show which features users prioritize and provide recommendations for user-centered design.
https://programs.sigchi.org/chi/2026/program/content/223403
When Handwriting Goes Social: Creativity, Anonymity, and Communication in Graphonymous Online Spaces
Authors: Aditya Kumar Purohit (CAIS, Bochum), Aditya Upadhyaya (Uni Würzburg), Nicolas Ruiz (CAIS, Bochum), Alberto Monge Roffarello (Politecnico di Torino), Hendrik Heuer (CAIS, Bochum)
Friday, April 17, 9:12 – 9:24 AM | P1 Room 112
Analysis of anonymous, creative forms of communication through handwriting and drawing in online platforms.
https://programs.sigchi.org/chi/2026/program/content/222664
This paper received an Honorable Mention.
About the Conference
The CHI Conference, taking place from April 13 to 17, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain, is one of the world’s leading conferences in human-computer interaction. It brings together researchers, designers, and practitioners from around the globe with diverse backgrounds and disciplines, all focused on the design of digital technologies.
German Pre-CHI
From March 18 to 20, 2026, Pre-CHI 2026 took place at Ludwig Maximilian University. Researchers from Germany and neighboring countries had the opportunity to present and discuss their accepted CHI papers. Aditya Kumar Purohit, Artur Solomonik, and Besjon Cifliku also attended the event and presented their work.