We are excited to announce a call for extended abstracts for the upcoming in-person WS4D 2025 workshop to be held on 27 February 2025. The workshop will be focused on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting social impact. This workshop aims to explore innovative applications of AI that enhance accessibility, inclusion, and representation while addressing critical issues such as safety and bias mitigation.
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 January 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 7 February 2025
- Workshop Date: 27 February 2025
Workshop Themes
We invite contributions that align with, but are not limited to, the following themes:
AI for Accessibility: Exploring how AI technologies can be leveraged to create more accessible environments and tools for individuals with disabilities.
AI for Inclusion: Discuss strategies and applications that ensure diverse populations are included in AI development and deployment processes.
AI for Mainstreaming Marginalized Voices: Investigating how AI can facilitate the representation of marginalized communities in knowledge production and dissemination.
AI for Safety: Examining the role of AI in enhancing safety measures across various sectors, including public safety, cybersecurity, and personal security.
AI for Diversity and Mitigation of Bias: Addressing the challenges of bias in AI systems and proposing solutions to foster diversity in AI applications.
Submission Guidelines
We welcome abstracts from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates. Submissions should include:
- Title of the presentation
- An extended abstract (2 pages) outlining the key ideas and relevance to the workshop themes
- Author(s) name(s), affiliation(s), and contact information
Selected authors will be invited to present their research during a dedicated session as part of the workshop. The option of online presentations for authors unable to travel to the workshop will be explored, and we will keep you posted regarding the same.
How to Submit
Please submit your abstracts as PDF files using this Google Form.
Ensure that your submission is in PDF format and that it follows the guidelines outlined above.
For any inquiries, please contact wsllabiiitb@gmail.com
