Designing Technology for Human Connection
An HCI researcher and entrepreneur leveraging AI to solve loneliness, foster well-being, and empower people to connect, heal, and thrive.
I'm Jatin Alla
With a background in Cognitive Science and HCI, my work sits at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. My core mission is to build technologies that address fundamental human needs for connection and well-being.
After foundational research experiences at Google and UC Santa Cruz, I've founded Kairos AI to create tools for personal growth and healing. Through my podcasts and entrepreneurial work, I'm dedicated to exploring how we can build a more mindful and connected future.
My Main Venture & Creative Outlets
Kairos AI
Founder
Kairos AI is my primary focus—a venture dedicated to creating a 'Personalized Inner Compass' that guides individuals towards self-actualization. By integrating ancient wisdom with cutting-edge AI, we aim to foster genuine human connection and heal the pervasive problems of isolation and loneliness in our modern world.
"Why Life?" Podcast
Host of a long-form podcast featuring deep, unhurried conversations that explore the transformative moments that shape our lives.
"It's Never Too Late" Podcast
A podcast exploring the intersection of AI, education, and ethics, engaging with experts on balancing innovation with responsibility.
Listen Here →Beyond the Work
Photography
A Passion for Perspective
Outside of my professional work, I find great joy and inspiration in photography. It's a practice of mindfulness—a way to explore the world, capture fleeting moments, and tell stories through light, shadow, and composition. It teaches me to see the beauty in everyday scenes and find new perspectives.
View My Work →Mindfulness & Meditation
Dedicated to practices like Vipassana for mental clarity, self-awareness, and connecting with the present moment.
Exploring Philosophy
Diving into ancient wisdom and modern thought to understand the deeper questions of life and consciousness.
Archive: Past Projects & Research
Coaching LLM with Fitbit
Google Research (2022-2024)
Led a year-long project testing LLMs for empathy and motivation in fitness coaching.
Foodlens Vision Models
Google Research (2022-2024)
Led qualitative research for a food app, resulting in a publication at AAMAS 2024.
Ethical AI in Healthcare
Google Research (2022-2024)
Initiated research with Google's PAIR team on user safety and ethics in health LLMs.
Twitter Hate Speech Algorithm
CAVEAT, UCSC (2021-2022)
Researched the ethical impact of the algorithm and built a Python GUI for NLP data visualization.
Foundational HCI Research
UCSC Research Labs (2020-2021)
Contributed to the 'PlaceMap' project and conducted pilot studies on social media affordances.