Science and Technology for Augmenting Reading (STAR)

The landscape of technology for consuming information is changing rapidly. One mode of information consumption, reading, stands to see profound changes due to its ubiquity and frequency as a cognitive task. Better reading technology could transform texts on demand so that they are easier to read, surface hard-to-find information, support synthesis, and better engage readers. The possibilities have been considerably expanded with the maturation of AI. The purpose of this workshop is to provide a platform for the growing cohort of HCI and AI researchers interested in augmented reading interfaces to define high-impact areas of development and standards of success. This platform will arise from two components of our workshop. The first is a brief and engaging format of introductions among community members through lightning talks. The second is a set of affinity group activities that will identify fresh opportunities for augmenting reading against the backdrop of reading theories, evaluation practices, and emerging technology.