Diversity Challenges in Recruiting for Human-Centered Explainable AI Studies

Recruiting participants is a pivotal yet challenging aspect of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research. In this position paper, we reflect on our experiences recruiting participants for multiple user studies within a human-centered Explainable AI project. Emphasizing the importance of participant diversity in terms of their AI knowledge and experiences, we discuss challenges, trade-offs, and strategies associated with recruiting for both in-person and remote participation.