Co-Intelligence & Co-Innovation in Communication
An interdisciplinary field at the intersection of communication studies, artificial intelligence, and human creativity — exploring how humans and AI can think, create, and communicate together to produce outcomes neither could achieve alone.
Compiled by Prof. Xiaoge Xu, Ph.D., in collaboration with various generative AIs
"CICI Studies is the systematic inquiry into how humans and artificial intelligence co-create intelligence, innovation, and meaning in communication contexts — examining the conditions, processes, outcomes, and ethics of human-AI co-intelligence across all domains of communicative life."
Innovation-Based Coaching (IBC) provides the theoretical backbone of CICI Studies — four interlocking pillars that define the field's epistemology, methodology, and practice.
Thinking and creating with AI as a genuine partner
CICI Studies places human-AI co-intelligence at the centre of communication inquiry. Rather than treating AI as a tool, the field positions it as an active intellectual partner capable of co-creating knowledge, narratives, and solutions that transcend what either human or machine could produce alone.
CICI Studies spans eight communication domains, each examined through the lens of human-AI co-intelligence and co-innovation.
Six interconnected frameworks constitute the theoretical architecture of CICI Studies — each addressing a distinct dimension of human-AI co-intelligent communication.
CICI Studies is organised around four clusters of foundational research questions that define the field's intellectual priorities.
Mobile Studies established as a distinct academic field — foundational work informing CICI's mobile-first orientation.
Early human-AI co-creation experiments in mobile storytelling and brand communication research.
IBC (Innovation-Based Coaching) framework first articulated — positioning AI as a co-coach in communication education.
CICI Global platform launched — first dedicated hub for human-AI co-intelligence and co-innovation studies.
HACI (Human-AI Co-Intelligence) theoretical model formalised; ACE-IS and 5M Lens frameworks published.
CICI Studies recognised as an emerging interdisciplinary field spanning communication, AI, education, and cultural studies.
CICI Studies in Communication online course launched; CICI Global conference series announced (2027–2031).
Explore the CICI Global platform, enrol in the CICI Studies in Communication course, or connect with Prof. Xu to collaborate on research, workshops, and consultancy.