Conversational Systems

Explore the future of conversational AI in this keynote address from UbiComp/ISWC 2020. Delve into the limitations of current transactional dialogue systems and discover why a more fundamental approach is necessary for multiparty, collaborative dialogues. Learn about the potential of combining neural network-based semantic parsing with plan-based reasoning to create more robust conversational systems. Examine the concept of malevolent dialogue systems and the need for defensive measures to protect against manipulative AI. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of dialogue research and its implications for human-computer interaction.