This book provides a timely exploration of strategies for aligning Artificial Intelligence (AI) with long-term human goals, ensuring that AI acts as an empowering force across multiple dimensions.

Drawing on interdisciplinary research from fields such as AI, human-computer interaction (HCI), psychology, education, economics, and social science, this book develops comprehensive frameworks for studying and optimizing AI's impact on human empowerment. It investigates empowerment from a human-centered computing (HCC) perspective, examining how AI systems can track and adapt to progressively achieve long-term goals. The book explores techniques for fostering a mutually beneficial human-AI synergy, delving into AI Empowerment approaches, applicable Human-Computer Interaction methods for long-term engagement, and insights from various disciplines on long-term goal management. Through integrative frameworks, empirical evidence, and ongoing research, this volume offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and shaping the future of human-AI collaboration, aiming to maximize its potential to expand human capabilities and support both mid-term and long-term goals.

This volume is a key resource for academics and industry researchers in AI, HCI, psychology, education, economics, and the social sciences who are interested in the human impact of AI technologies. It also serves policymakers and business leaders looking to leverage AI for human empowerment across diverse domains.