Opportunities and Limitations of AI in Human-Centered Design a Research Preview

[Context and motivation] AI has significantly increased its capabilities and popularity since the emergence of Large Language Models. Generative AI, in particular, shows potential to support a variety of RE activities. [Question/problem] While the opportunities of AI in RE are being discussed, there is little reflection on the limitations and concerns regarding the use of AI. Moreover, holistic investigations of these aspects within the software engineering lifecycle are sparse. [Principal ideas/results] We propose a research agenda that aims to systematically investigate the potential of AI within a human-centered design (HCD) process to derive meaningful application scenarios and recommendations for AI. [Contribution] In this research preview, we share initial results of workshop sessions conducted with RE and UX experts to determine opportunities and limitations of AI within the HCD process and provide insights into ongoing research activities on the example of “persona agents”.