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In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, digital technologies have repeatedly disrupted traditional pedagogical methods. This paper explores the latest of these disruptions: the potential integration of large language models (LLMs)…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2023-12-21 Mahyar Abedi , Ibrahem Alshybani , Muhammad Rubayat Bin Shahadat , Michael S. Murillo

This paper explores the advancements in making large language models (LLMs) more human-like. We focus on techniques that enhance natural language understanding, conversational coherence, and emotional intelligence in AI systems. The study…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2026-02-03 Ethem Yağız Çalık , Talha Rüzgar Akkuş

As large language models (LLMs) increasingly permeate daily lives, there is a growing demand for real-time interactions that mirror human conversations. Traditional turn-based chat systems driven by LLMs prevent users from verbally…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2026-01-14 Xinrong Zhang , Yingfa Chen , Shengding Hu , Xu Han , Zihang Xu , Yuanwei Xu , Weilin Zhao , Maosong Sun , Zhiyuan Liu

We present a novel method, the Chain of Empathy (CoE) prompting, that utilizes insights from psychotherapy to induce Large Language Models (LLMs) to reason about human emotional states. This method is inspired by various psychotherapy…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2024-09-17 Yoon Kyung Lee , Inju Lee , Minjung Shin , Seoyeon Bae , Sowon Hahn

As chatbots are becoming increasingly popular, we often wonder what users perceive as natural and socially accepted manners of interacting with them. Some researchers maintain that humans should avoid engaging in emotional conversations…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2020-09-18 Ekaterina Svikhnushina , Pearl Pu

Conversation with chatbots based on Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT has become one of the major forms of interaction with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday life. What makes this interaction so convenient is that…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-03-18 Sarah Diefenbach , Daniel Ullrich

Recent advancements in Large Audio Language Models (LALMs) have demonstrated exceptional performance in speech recognition and translation. However, existing models often suffer from a disconnect between perception and expression, resulting…

Sound · Computer Science 2026-03-02 Yueran Hou , Peilei Jia , Zihan Sun , Qihang Lu , Wenbing Yang , Yingming Gao , Ya Li , Jun Gao

This study investigates the elicitation of empathy toward a third party through interaction with social agents. Participants engaged with either a physical robot or a voice-enabled chatbot, both driven by a large language model (LLM)…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-03-27 Liza Darwesh , Jaspreet Singh , Marin Marian , Eduard Alexa , Koen Hindriks , Kim Baraka

The integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into Virtual Reality (VR) games marks a paradigm shift in the design of immersive, adaptive, and intelligent digital experiences. This paper presents a comprehensive review of recent research…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-11-24 Süeda Özkaya , Santiago Berrezueta-Guzman , Stefan Wagner

Competitive games pose steep learning curves and strong social pressures, often discouraging novice players and limiting sustained engagement. To address these challenges, this study introduces LeagueBot, a large language model-based voice…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-02-03 Jungmin Lee , Inhee Cho , Youngjae Yoo

Recent work has proposed a methodology for the systematic evaluation of "Situated Language Understanding Agents"-agents that operate in rich linguistic and non-linguistic contexts-through testing them in carefully constructed interactive…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2023-11-27 Kranti Chalamalasetti , Jana Götze , Sherzod Hakimov , Brielen Madureira , Philipp Sadler , David Schlangen

The use of large language models (LLMs) for psychological and emotional support (ES) has rapidly evolved, becoming the most widely used application of generative artificial intelligence among consumers by 2025. This paper presents the…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2026-04-21 Melania Berbatova

The performance of ChatGPT\copyright{} and other LLMs has improved tremendously, and in online environments, they are increasingly likely to be used in a wide variety of situations, such as ChatBot on web pages, call center operations using…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-02-19 Hiroki Tanioka , Tetsushi Ueta , Masahiko Sano

Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly being used in learning environments to support teaching-be it as learning companions or as tutors. With our contribution, we aim to discuss the implications of the anthropomorphization of LLMs…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2024-08-09 Kristina Schaaff , Marc-André Heidelmann

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence has resulted in the advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) with the capacity to produce text that closely resembles human communication. These models have been seamlessly integrated into…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-02-04 Zenon Lamprou , Yashar Moshfeghi

Engaging in smooth conversations with others is a crucial social skill. However, differences in knowledge between conversation participants can sometimes hinder effective communication. To tackle this issue, this study proposes a real-time…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-06-23 Yuichiro Fujimoto

The integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into healthcare settings has gained significant attention, particularly for question-answering tasks. Given the high-stakes nature of healthcare, it is essential to ensure that LLM-generated…

Recent Large Language Models (LLMs) have shown remarkable capabilities in mimicking fictional characters or real humans in conversational settings. However, the realism and consistency of these responses can be further enhanced by providing…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2023-12-29 Seokhoon Jeong , Assentay Makhmud

Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT offer potential support for autistic people, but this potential requires understanding the implicit perspectives these models might carry, including their biases and assumptions about autism. Moving…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-01-23 Sohyeon Park , Jesus Armando Beltran , Aehong Min , Anamara Ritt-Olson , Gillian R. Hayes

Large Language Models (LLMs) have demonstrated surprising performance on many tasks, including writing supportive messages that display empathy. Here, we had these models generate empathic messages in response to posts describing common…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2024-03-28 Yoon Kyung Lee , Jina Suh , Hongli Zhan , Junyi Jessy Li , Desmond C. Ong