Seven HCI grand challenges revisited: Five-year progress

Author

Constantine STEPHANIDIS
Gavriel SALVENDY
Margherita ANTONA
Vincent G DUFFY
Qin GAO
Waldemar KARWOWSKI
Fiona NAH
Stavroula NTOA
Pei-Luen Patrick RAU
Keng SIAU
Jia ZHOU

Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

2-2025

Abstract

Motivated by the rapid technological advancements achieved in the last five years, and the pervasiveness of Artificial Intelligence, the paper investigates the evolving role of Human-Computer Interaction and revisits the seven grand challenges outlined in 2019: human-technology symbiosis, human-environment interactions, ethics, privacy and security, well-being, health and eudaimonia, accessibility and universal access, learning and creativity, and social organization and democracy. Through literature analysis, the paper reevaluates the status of each challenge and highlights emerging requirements. Key findings reveal the widespread impact of Artificial Intelligence across all domains and emphasize the need for improved AI transparency, alignment with human values, and the development of explainable, personalized and privacy-preserving technologies to enhance user trust and control. The analysis also highlights the interconnected nature of these challenges and firmly asserts the role of technology in actively supporting human activities and collaborating harmoniously with humans to help them live meaningful lives and fulfill aspirations. Overall, this comprehensive reevaluation of the seven grand challenges offers a roadmap for future HCI research and development, ensuring that technological advancements promote human well-being and align with human needs and values.

Keywords

Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence

Discipline

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Graphics and Human Computer Interfaces

Research Areas

Data Science and Engineering

Publication

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction

Volume

41

Issue

9

First Page

11947

Last Page

11995

ISSN

1044-7318

Identifier

10.1080/10447318.2025.2450411

Publisher

Taylor and Francis Group

Citation

STEPHANIDIS, Constantine; SALVENDY, Gavriel; ANTONA, Margherita; DUFFY, Vincent G; GAO, Qin; KARWOWSKI, Waldemar; NAH, Fiona; NTOA, Stavroula; RAU, Pei-Luen Patrick; SIAU, Keng; and ZHOU, Jia. Seven HCI grand challenges revisited: Five-year progress. (2025). International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. 41, (9), 11947-11995.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/10884

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https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2025.2450411