Communicative practices of requesting information and explanation from LLM-based agents (B07*)

• Subject Area: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics ; Image and Language Processing, Computer Graphics and Visualisation, Human Computer Interaction, Ubiquitous and Wearable Computing
• Term: since 2026
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 438445824

The project investigates how users engage with LLM-based agents through prompting practices for information requests and explanations, focusing on ongoing sense-making and calibration processes as “situated inquiries.” Users often begin with an unclear understanding of their knowledge gap, which must be explored and refined through interaction. Our goal is to develop context-sensitive HMI frameworks that help users work effectively with AI systems while maintaining awareness of their risks and limitations.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 318: Constructing explainability
• Applicant Institution: Universität Paderborn
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Hendrik Buschmeier; Professorin Dr. Friederike Kern