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Designing Technology with User Values in Mind: Insights from Privacy and Robotic Telepresence Research

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Summary

This article discusses a talk by Houda Elmimouni on designing technology with user values in mind, using privacy and robotic telepresence research as examples. The first study examines privacy practices, while the second focuses on values in robotic telepresence in classrooms. Elmimouni highlights the importance of aligning technology design with social values like privacy. Why it matters: The emphasis on user-centered design and social values provides insights applicable to AI development in the Middle East, where cultural context and ethical considerations are paramount.

Keywords

user values · privacy · robotic telepresence · technology design · HCI

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