Brendan Hannon

Mr. Brendan Hannon


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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21 June 2024 in Computers
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Brendan Hannon
Yulia KumarYulia Kumar
Yulia Kumar
JLJ. Jenny Li
J. Jenny Li
PMPatricia Morreale
Patricia Morreale
In an era where dietary habits significantly impact health, technological interventions can offer personalized and accessible food choices. This paper introduces Chef Dalle, a recipe recommendation system that leverages multi-model and multimodal human-computer interaction (HCI) techniques to provide personalized cooking guidance. The application integrates voice-to-text conversion via Whisper and ingredient image recognition through GPT-Vision. It employs an advanced recipe filtering system that utilizes user-provided ingredients to fetch recipes, which are then evaluated through multi-model AI through integrations of OpenAI, Google Gemini, Claude, and/or Anthropic APIs to deliver highly personalized recommendations. These methods enable users to interact with the system using voice, text, or images, accommodating various dietary restrictions and preferences. Furthermore, the utilization of DALL-E 3 for generating recipe images enhances user engagement. User feedback mechanisms allow for the refinement of future recommendations, demonstrating the system’s adaptability. Chef Dalle showcases potential applications ranging from home kitchens to grocery stores and restaurant menu customization, addressing accessibility and promoting healthier eating habits. This paper underscores the significance of multimodal HCI in enhancing culinary experiences, setting a precedent for future developments in the field.

22 February 2024 in Electronics
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Brendan Hannon
Yulia KumarYulia Kumar
Yulia Kumar
DGDejaun Gayle
Dejaun Gayle
JLJ. Jenny Li
J. Jenny Li
PMPatricia Morreale
Patricia Morreale
In the rapidly advancing field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this study presents a critical evaluation of the resilience and cybersecurity efficacy of leading AI models, including ChatGPT-4, Bard, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot. Central to this research are innovative adversarial prompts designed to rigorously test the content moderation capabilities of these AI systems. This study introduces new adversarial tests and the Response Quality Score (RQS), a metric specifically developed to assess the nuances of AI responses. Additionally, the research spotlights FreedomGPT, an AI tool engineered to optimize the alignment between user intent and AI interpretation. The empirical results from this investigation are pivotal for assessing AI models’ current robustness and security. They highlight the necessity for ongoing development and meticulous testing to bolster AI defenses against various adversarial challenges. Notably, this study also delves into the ethical and societal implications of employing advanced “jailbreak” techniques in AI testing. The findings are significant for understanding AI vulnerabilities and formulating strategies to enhance AI technologies’ reliability and ethical soundness, paving the way for safer and more secure AI applications.

15 January 2024 in Preprints.org
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BHBrendan Hannon
Brendan Hannon
Yulia KumarYulia Kumar
Yulia Kumar
DGDejaun Gayle
Dejaun Gayle
JLJ. Jenny Li
J. Jenny Li
PMPatricia Morreale
Patricia Morreale
In the rapidly advancing field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this study presents a critical evaluation of the resilience and cybersecurity efficacy of leading AI models, including ChatGPT-4, Bard, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot. Central to this research is the use of innovative adversarial prompts designed to rigorously test the content moderation capabilities of these AI systems. The study introduces new types of adversarial tests and the Response Quality Score (RQS), a metric specifically developed to assess the nuances of AI responses. Additionally, the research spotlights FreedomGPT, an AI tool engineered to optimize the alignment between user intent and AI interpretation. The empirical results from this investigation are pivotal for assessing the current robustness and security of AI models. They highlight the necessity for ongoing development and meticulous testing to bolster AI defenses against an array of adversarial challenges. Importantly, the study also delves into the ethical and societal implications associated with employing advanced 'jailbreak' techniques in AI testing. The findings are significant for understanding AI vulnerabilities and formulating strategies to enhance the reliability and ethical soundness of AI technologies, paving the way for safer and more secure AI applications.

4 April 2024 in Preprints.org
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BHBrendan Hannon
Brendan Hannon
Yulia KumarYulia Kumar
Yulia Kumar
JLJ. Jenny Li
J. Jenny Li
PMPatricia Morreale
Patricia Morreale
In an era where dietary habits significantly impact health, technological interventions can offer personalized and accessible food choices. This paper introduces Chef Dalle, a recipe recommen-dation system that leverages multimodal human-computer interaction (HCI) techniques to pro-vide personalized cooking guidance. The application integrates voice-to-text conversion via Whisper, ingredient image recognition through GPT-Vision, and employs TF-IDF vectorization alongside cosine similarity for personalized recipe recommendations. These methods enable users to interact with the system using voice, text, or images, accommodating various dietary re-strictions and preferences. Furthermore, the utilization of DALL-E 3 for generating recipe images enhances user engagement. User feedback mechanisms allow for the refinement of future rec-ommendations, demonstrating the system's adaptability. Chef Dalle showcases potential appli-cations ranging from home kitchens to grocery stores and restaurant menu customization, ad-dresses accessibility, promoting healthier eating habits. This paper underscores the significance of multimodal HCI in enhancing culinary experiences, setting a precedent for future developments in the field.