The Society + AI & Language (SAIL) Lab at Virginia Tech is led by Dr. Eugenia H. Rho.
At SAIL, we strive to advance Computational Social Science (CSS) by using AI and sociolinguistics to better understand how AI-mediated systems impact interactions across people and machines.
To this end, our interdisciplinary team combines expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) to bridge the gap between the technical and social aspects of computer science.
Our mission at SAIL is to design more inclusive and effective AI systems that positively impact society. To achieve this, we employ both deep learning and experimental design to analyze large-scale data and develop insights into the complex interactions between AI and language. Our research explores the impact of language and AI on social dynamics, user experience, and communication, with a particular focus on addressing the ethical and social implications of these systems.
By developing novel computational techniques that blend AI and language, we hope to create a more comprehensive understanding of how AI-mediated systems interact with people, culture, and society.
To Prospective Students:
SAIL Lab is always looking for PhD students and exceptional master and undergraduate students. Please apply to CS@VT. If you are in Virginia Tech already and would like to work with us, please reach out to eugenia@vt.edu.
Dr. Eugenia Rho
Xiaohan Ding (PhD)
Kaike Ping (PhD)
Buse Carik (PhD)
Uma Gunturi (MS)
Anisha Kumar (MS)
Rohan Leekha (MS)
