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Prof. Matt Ratto
The Social Agentics Lab (SAL) is a pioneering research and impact initiative dedicated to shaping the next generation of Agentic AI. By bringing together leading experts in data science, computer science, social sciences, and organizational culture, SAL seeks to advance the study and implementation of AI agents that inter-operate with human-centered organizational structures.
The Mission of the Social Agentics Lab
Agentic AI represents a transformative shift in artificial intelligence—where autonomous, proactive decision-making systems can operate within complex workflows, dynamically interact with human users in natural language, and adapt to social and organizational contexts. Much like the progression from mainframe computing to personal and mobile computing, Agentic AI introduces a new paradigm in human-machine collaboration. However, maximizing the opportunity of these systems requires developing agentic systems that inter-operate not just with individuals but with organizations. This requires the development of cutting-edge methodologies and design frameworks that enhance the integration of AI agents into organizational and social ecosystems. This research focuses on three core areas:
A Collaborative Approach to AI Advancement
Recognizing the complex challenges and opportunities of Agentic AI, the Social Agentics Lab advocates for a hybrid research model that bridges technical and social expertise. This initiative will explore critical questions, such as: How is social knowledge incorporated into AI models and cognitive architectures? How can AI agents be effectively embedded into existing socio-cultural and organizational systems?
By engaging with these foundational inquiries from both social and technical perspectives, SAL will contribute to ongoing discussions on AI alignment, explainability, architecture, and bias, and generate new agent infrastructures, cognitive architectures, and generate novel agentic systems
We are seeking forward-thinking organizations who wish to collaborate For more information on the Social Agentics Lab and collaboration opportunities, please contact: matt.ratto@utoronto.ca
New changes are coming to KMDI. Affiliated faculty, new associate directors and more.
El costo de la independencia: Latino house-cleaners in Technology-Mediated Labour Markets | DEI Recognition 🌍
Rodriguez, Isabella Jaimes, Adrian Petterson, Olivia Doggett, and Priyank Chandra. 2024.
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction 8 (CSCW2)
https://doi.org/10.1145/3686999 | Copy BibTeX
Union Makes Us Strong: Space, Technology, and On-Demand Ridesourcing Digital Labour Platforms |
Thuppilikkat, Ashique Ali, Dipsita Dhar, and Priyank Chandra. 2024.
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction 8 (CSCW2)
https://doi.org/10.1145/3687002 | Copy BibTeX
Migrant Farmworkers’ Experiences of Agricultural Technologies: Implications for Worker Sociality and Desired Change | Honorable Mention 🎖️
Doggett, Olivia, Matt Ratto, and Priyank Chandra. 2024.
Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
https://doi.org/10.1145/3613904.3642263 | Copy BibTeX
Writing out the Storm: Designing and Evaluating Tools for Weather Risk Messaging |
Jit, Sophia S., Jennifer Spinney, Priyank Chandra, Lydia B. Chilton, and Robert Soden. 2024.
Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
https://doi.org/10.1145/3613904.3641926 | Copy BibTeX
Networks of care in digital domestic labour economies |
Petterson, Adrian, Isabella Rodriguez, Olivia Doggett, and Priyank Chandra. 2024.
Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
https://doi.org/10.1145/3613904.3642200 | Copy BibTeX
(Re) Capturing the Spirit of Ramadan: Techno-Religious Practices in the Time of COVID-19 |
Caidi, Nadia, Cansu Ekmekcioglu, Rojin Jamali, and Priyank Chandra. 2023.
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction 7 (CSCW2)
https://doi.org/10.1145/3610040 | Copy BibTeX
Playing with Power Tools: Design Toolkits and the Framing of Equity |
Petterson, Adrian, Keith Cheng, and Priyank Chandra. 2023.
Proceedings of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
https://doi.org/10.1145/3544548.3581490 | Copy BibTeX
Ladange, Adange, Jeetange: The Farmers’ Movement and Its Virtual Spaces | DEI Recognition 🌍
Gupta, Paridhi, Adrian Petterson, Divyani Motla, and Priyank Chandra. 2022.
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction 6 (CSCW2)
https://doi.org/10.1145/3555547 | Copy BibTeX
Kabootar: Towards Informal, Trustworthy, and Community-Based FinTech for Marginalized Immigrants |
Rohanifar, Yasaman, Sharifa Sultana, Shaid Hasan, Priyank Chandra, and Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed. 2022.
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction 6 (CSCW2)
https://doi.org/10.1145/3555109 | Copy BibTeX
Socially-distant fasting: Information practices of young Muslims during the COVID-19 pandemic |
Caidi, Nadia, Cansu Ekmekcioglu, Rojin Jamali, and Priyank Chandra. 2022.
Journal of Information Research
https://doi.org/10.47989/irisic2235 | Copy BibTeX
Money whispers: Informality, international politics, and immigration in transnational finance |
Rohanifar, Yasaman, Priyank Chandra, M Ataur Rahman, and Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed. 2021.
Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
https://doi.org/10.1145/3411764.3445065 | Copy BibTeX
Parsing the ‘Me’ in #MeToo: Sexual Harassment, Social Media, and Justice Infrastructures |
Moitra, Aparna, Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed, and Priyank Chandra. 2021.
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction 5 (CSCW1)
https://doi.org/10.1145/3449185 | Copy BibTeX
Piracy and the Impaired Cyborg: Assistive Technologies, Accessibility, and Access | Best Paper 🥇 and DEI Recognition 🌍
Chandra, Priyank. 2021.
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction 4 (CSCW3)
https://doi.org/10.1145/3432941 | Copy BibTeX
Officers never type: Examining the persistence of paper in e-governance |
Marathe, Megh and Priyank Chandra. 2020
Proceedings of the 2020 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
https://doi.org/10.1145/3313831.3376216 | Copy BibTeX
Rumors and collective sensemaking: Managing ambiguity in an informal marketplace |
Chandra, Priyank and Joyojeet Pal (2019)
Proceedings of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
https://doi.org/10.1145/3290605.3300563 | Copy BibTeX
Taming the Amazon: the domestication of online shopping in Bangalore, India |
Chandra, Priyank and Jay Chen (2019)
Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development
https://doi.org/10.1145/3287098.3287105 | Copy BibTeX
Informality and invisibility: Traditional technologies as tools for collaboration in an informal market | Honorable Mention 🎖️
Priyank Chandra (2017)
Proceedings of the 2017 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
https://doi.org/10.1145/3025453.3025643 | Copy BibTeX
Market practices and the bazaar: Technology consumption in ICT markets in the global south |
Chandra, Priyank, Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed and Joyojeet Pal (2017)
Proceedings of the 2017 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
https://doi.org/10.1145/3025453.3025970 | Copy BibTeX
Order in the warez scene: explaining an underground virtual community with the CPR frameworkt |
Chandra, Priyank (2016)
Proceedings of the 2016 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
https://doi.org/10.1145/2858036.2858341 | Copy BibTeX