Yanna Litowsky

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Yanna Litowsky is a leading researcher in the emerging field of affective artificial intelligence, focusing on how generative AI systems can meaningfully align with human emotional states. Her work explores the critical intersection of AI development and emotional wellbeing, particularly in applications designed for caregiving, mental health support, and therapeutic interactions. Her most cited paper, "Evaluating the alignment of AI with human emotions" (2024), has already garnered 18 citations, establishing her as a key voice in this rapidly evolving domain. Litowsky's major contribution lies in developing frameworks to assess how effectively AI systems can express and respond to human emotions through text, imagery, voice, and video—a crucial capability for AI designed to provide genuine emotional support. Her research addresses the fundamental challenge of ensuring that emotionally expressive AI systems are not merely convincing, but truly aligned with human psychological needs and wellbeing. By bridging computer science with psychology and ethics, Litowsky is helping shape the future of emotionally intelligent AI, ensuring these systems can serve as effective, trustworthy partners in mental health and caregiving contexts.