AI Chatbots and Synthetic Users with Hassan Aleem

In this special episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, host Samuel kicks off a new mini-series featuring expert practitioners from the Nuance Behavior team.

This week’s guest is Hassan Aleem, a respected behavioral practitioner with a Ph.D. in neuroscience and extensive experience in industries like fintech, health wearables, and public health.

Together, Samuel and Hassan explore the fascinating intersection of AI and behavioral science. They discuss AI’s impact on user research, the opportunities and challenges of AI-powered chatbots, the role of synthetic users in behavioral research, and the potential of AI to streamline literature reviews.

The conversation culminates in a thought-provoking discussion: can AI truly understand and design for beauty?

This episode is packed with insights on how AI can enhance behavioral science practice while emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human expertise.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to the Behavioral Design Podcast
02:00 Meet Hassan Aleem: Neuroscientist and Behavioral Practitioner
02:37 Exploring AI in Behavioral Science
03:42 The Role of AI in User Research
10:21 Chatbots and Behavioral Design
18:50 AI in Literature Reviews and Research
34:59 Can AI Understand Beauty?
40:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

LINKS:

• ⁠Hassan's LinkedIn
• Nuance Behavior Website

TIMESTAMPS:

00:30 Behavioral Science and AI: A Crucial Intersection

07:44 Introducing Amy Bucher

10:43 Scoping Review on AI in Behavior Change

16:05 Challenges and Misconceptions in AI

22:07 Reinforcement Learning and AI Agents

28:40 Designing Interventions with AI and Behavioral Science

31:32 Operationalizing Behavior Change Techniques

35:25 Challenges in Measuring Engagement

42:43 The Role of Behavioral Science in AI

46:53 Quickfire Round: To AI or Not to AI

49:25 Controversial Opinions on AI

53:52 Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgements

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