Social AI Studio is an interdisciplinary research group based at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). The studio's mission is to foster the design of next-generation socially-enabled artificial intelligence (AI) systems using computational social science, social computing, data mining, and natural language processing techniques. Research is conducted to:

1. Analyze big data to improve our understanding of social behaviors, events, and issues.

2. Develop novel algorithms that create positive social impact and enhance user experiences in social platforms.

3. Assess the impact and provide support for the development of new social policies 

Research Areas

Currently, we are focusing on the following research areas: 

1. User Profiling in Multiple Online Social Platforms

2. Online Safety & Cyber Abuse Research (OSCAR) 

3. Social Natural Language Generation

4. Social Recommender Systems

Our Logo & Mascot: Capybara

The animal embedded in our logo is a Capybara. Why a Capybara? Because just like the world’s chillest animal, our Social AI Lab is all about collaboration, intelligence, and adaptability! Capybaras are known for their calm nature and ability to connect with all creatures—just like our interdisciplinary research, which brings together diverse fields to create innovative AI solutions. Whether it’s social science, engineering, or computer science, we believe in the power of collaboration. Plus, with the friendliest face in the animal kingdom, who better to represent cutting-edge AI research?