# Designing AI Personalities: Enhancing Human-Agent Interaction Through Thoughtful Persona Design

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.22744 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2410.22744/

## Key facts

- Cited by 5 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 7 of its 45 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 30 Oct 2024.

## Builds on (most cited first, 7 of 7)

- [The State of Speech in HCI: Trends, Themes and Challenges](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1810.06828/) (2018)
- [An Ontology of Dark Patterns Knowledge: Foundations, Definitions, and a Pathway for Shared Knowledge-Building](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2309.09640/) (2023)
- [Mapping Perceptions of Humanness in Speech-Based Intelligent Personal Assistant Interaction](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1907.11585/) (2019)
- [Listening to the Voices: Describing Ethical Caveats of Conversational User Interfaces According to Experts and Frequent Users](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2401.14746/) (2024)
- [CUI@CHI 2024: Building Trust in CUIs-From Design to Deployment](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2401.13970/) (2024)
- [Examining Humanness as a Metaphor to Design Voice User Interfaces](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2405.07458/) (2024)
- [Rules Of Engagement: Levelling Up To Combat Unethical CUI Design](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2207.09282/) (2022)

## Built on by (most cited first, 5 of 5)

- [Open Character Training: Shaping the Persona of AI Assistants through Constitutional AI](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2511.01689/) (2025)
- [Vibe Check: Understanding the Effects of LLM-Based Conversational Agents' Personality and Alignment on User Perceptions in Goal-Oriented Tasks](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2509.09870/) (2025)
- [Proactive Systems in HCI and AI: Concepts, Challenges, and Opportunities](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2606.25149/) (2026)
- ["Not Human, Funnier": How Machine Identity Shapes Humor Perception in Online AI Stand-up Comedy](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2602.12763/) (2026)
- [Agentic Social Affordance Framework (ASAF): Agent Identity Design as a Collaboration Interface in Multi-Agent Systems](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2606.09832/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI) agents, designing the agent's characteristics is crucial for shaping user experience. This workshop aims to establish a research community focused on AI agent persona design for various contexts, such as in-car assistants, educational tools, and smart home environments. We will explore critical aspects of persona design, such as voice, embodiment, and demographics, and their impact on user satisfaction and engagement. Through discussions and hands-on activities, we aim to propose practices and standards that enhance the ecological validity of agent personas. Topics include the design of conversational interfaces, the influence of agent personas on user experience, and approaches for creating contextually appropriate AI agents. This workshop will provide a platform for building a community dedicated to developing AI agent personas that better fit diverse, everyday interactions.