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Kun Xu receives prestigious 2026 UF Research Foundation Professorship

Tuesday April 28, 2026

Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor of Emerging Technologies and director of the Media Effects and Technology Lab (METL) and UFCJC Research Lab, was …

UFCJC Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Students Honored at 2026 College Awards Banquet

Monday April 13, 2026

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) annual Awards Banquet on April 10, 2026, celebrated the achievements of students, faculty and staff and honored five new alumni Hall of Fame members. Hall of Fame Inductees: James …

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A new study has found that communication is securing its status as a mature, independent academic field

Wednesday March 11, 2026

A new study has found that a deceleration in innovation within the field of communication signals that it is becoming an increasingly independent field grounded in a growing body of shared intellectual legacy. The findings were featured in “The Field of …

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The benefits and drawbacks of human-robot companionship

Thursday February 26, 2026

For decades, robotic companions have been a staple of pop culture, with movies and shows like Star Wars, Futurama, The Iron Giant and Her depicting a future where humans and robots coexist, form bonds and even strike up romantic relationships. What once seemed like science fiction may now be coming to fruition thanks to recent developments in artificial intelligence, but what would human-robot relationships look like in real life?

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Six UFCJC Faculty Included in 2025 Stanford University/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List

Tuesday September 30, 2025

Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) faculty have been included in the 2025 Stanford University/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List that shows which scientists have had the biggest impact in their fields. The list was …

Kun Xu Receives 2024-2025 Temple University Klein-Carnell Rising Scholar Award

Wednesday May 14, 2025

Kun Xu, director of the Media Effects and Technology Lab (METL) and UFCJC Research Lab and University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production Management and Technology (MPMT) associate professor in emerging technologies, …

Can AI Speak Our Language: Exploring Human-Machine Communication

Thursday January 30, 2025

As AI continues to play an increasing role in both personal and professional spheres, the need to understand not just the outputs of these technologies, but also the processes behind them, becomes ever more critical. New research merges two growing fields — explainable AI (XAI) and human-machine communication (HMC) — to address how we can begin to bridge the divide between AI’s decision-making processes and human comprehension.

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Kun Xu Named New Director of UFCJC Media Effects and Technology Lab and Research Lab

Monday November 18, 2024

Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production Management and Technology (MPMT) associate professor in emerging technologies, has been named the new director of the Media Effects and Technology Lab (METL) and …

Four UFCJC Faculty Included in 2024 Stanford Top 2% Scientists List

Monday October 7, 2024

Four University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty have been included in the 2024 Stanford University Top 2% Scientists List that shows which scientists have had the biggest impact in their fields. The list was developed by Stanford …

Decoding the Digital Dialogue: A Two-Step Framework for Human-AI Interaction

Wednesday September 18, 2024

In an era where artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly ubiquitous, the line between human and machine communication is blurring faster than ever. New research offers a fresh perspective on how we interact with and understand artificial intelligence. This innovative approach aims to bridge the gap between two emerging fields: explainable AI and human-machine communication.

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Study: Human-Machine Communication and Explainable Artificial Intelligence Can Help Influence Humans’ AI Perceptions and Attitudes

Tuesday August 27, 2024

A new study has found that human-machine communication and explainable artificial intelligence can help influence humans’ perceptions and attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI). The findings by Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and …

Study: Facial Recognition Technology in Human-Robot Interaction Enhances Users’ Robot Acceptance

Thursday June 20, 2024

A new study suggests that the transparency of facial recognition technology in human–robot interaction increases users’ social presence, reduces privacy concerns and enhances users’ acceptance of robots. The findings by Kun Xu, University of Florida …