Hello! I am a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of California Santa Barbara in the Department of Communication, specializing in human-algorithm interaction, technology adoption, and the social impacts of emerging technologies. My work investigates how people detect limitations in AI and algorithmic systems, how they adapt their technology use in response, and what these adaptation patterns mean for building more effective sociotechnical systems.
When I am not working, I enjoy running, writing code, attempting to surf, and hanging out with my dog. Feel free to reach out to me at hoverbye@ucsb.edu
How do we optimize collaboration between humans and algorithms in critical decision contexts? My research examines factors that influence when people accurately detect algorithmic errors and limitations, with implications for improving human-in-the-loop decision systems in healthcare, hiring, content moderation, and financial services.
When faced with technological biases, users develop creative workarounds that impact adoption patterns and system effectiveness. My work documents these workarounds and their implications for building more resilient socio-technical systems that better serve diverse user needs.
How do people evaluate potential risks from algorithmic systems? Drawing on established frameworks from risk communication, my research examines the psychological factors shaping trust judgments about algorithms, with implications for designing systems that foster appropriate levels of user trust.
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Overbye-Thompson, H., Hamilton K.A., Mastro D. (2024)
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication
Lane, D. S., Overbye-Thompson, H., Gagrčin E., (2024)
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication
Mastro, D., Molina-Rogers, N. Overbye, H., (2024)
Entertainment Media and Communication