Call for Papers

IMPORTANT DATE

• Submission Deadline: June 15th, 2025 (AoE)

• Acceptance Notification: July 14th, 2025 (JST)

• Camera-ready Deadline: August 1, 2025 (applies only to accepted regular/full papers)

• DemocrAI 2025: August 18th, 2025 (full-day)

                                                                                        Call for Papers (CfP)

The 6th International Workshop on Democracy and AI (DemocrAI 2025)

                              in conjunction with the 34th International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI        2025), Montreal, Canada  🇨🇦 , August 16-22, 2025 

🔹 Introduction

Recent advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, and multi-agent systems have significantly increased the reach and influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in our everyday lives. AI-driven technologies are reshaping how we process, monitor, and manage information and services—with implications for evidence-based policy planning, decision-making, and public service delivery.

Conversational AI tools, for instance, show great promise in enhancing democratic engagement by enabling scalable, inclusive, and participatory civic processes. These systems can help tailor public services, connect citizen ideas, and foster greater social inclusion. However, alongside these opportunities come significant risks. One of the central concerns is the lack of accountability in AI-generated content and decisions, which may profoundly impact individuals and communities by spreading misinformation or making opaque decisions.

This workshop invites contributions that explore the current and future roles of AI in democratic contexts. We aim to foster a critical dialogue on how to harness AI for democratic good, while addressing the ethical, technical, and societal challenges it brings.

🌐 Themes and Scope

We welcome papers that explore, but are not limited to, the following themes:

• AI tools for digital citizen participation

• AI-assisted decision-making in policy and governance

• Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)

• Behavioral impacts of AI (e.g., trust, engagement, civic motivation)

• The the impact of AI tools on Intergroup relationship, deliberation, polarization, behavior change, learning outcome and wellbeing

• AI for policy design and public administration

• Socio-technical aspects of AI deployment

• Evaluation of intelligent ICT systems

• Reimagining democracy in the AI (LLMs) era

• Natural Language Processing and Human Language Technology

• LLMs & Society

• AI and societal wellbeing

• AI in governance and elections

• Large-scale data processing and machine learning

• Legitimacy and ethics of algorithmic decision-making

• Transparency, accountability, and ethical concerns in AI

We encourage submissions that address both the challenges and opportunities of using AI in democratic societies.

🏫 Workshop Format

• Mode: In-person at IJCAI 2025, Montreal

📋 Submission Types

We accept three submission formats:

• Full Papers: Up to 8 pages (excluding references/appendices). Accepted papers will be published in the official proceedings. Full paper should be original.  A new idea presented in a compact format is more likely to be accepted than the same idea in a long format.

• Extended Abstracts: 2–4 pages (including references). Accepted abstracts will be presented at the workshop but will not be published in the proceedings.

• Lightning Talks: (Introduced on July 14): These do not go through a rigorous review process and will be determined by the workshop organizers.

📑 Submission Guidelines

• Submissions must follow the Springer Computer Science Proceedings format. [See here Template link]

• Full/Regular papers: Up to 8 pages (extra pages allowed for references/appendices).

• Extended abstracts: 2–4 pages. May be based on prior work, if provided original sources are cited.

• Lightning Talks: (Introduced on July 14): These do not go through a rigorous review process like Full Papers or Extended Abstracts.

• All submissions must be made via EasyChair by June 15, 2025.

✍️ Review Policy

• All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review by at least three reviewers per paper.

• Evaluation will be based on technical soundness, novelty, impact, and readability.

• Acceptance or rejection of full/regular papers and extended abstracts will be based on the reviewers' evaluations.

• Lightning Talks:  Acceptance of lightning talks will be determined by the workshop organizers.

📅 Attendance and Presentation

• At least one author of each accepted submission must register for IJCAI 2025 and attend the workshop in person.

• Accepted full papers will be scheduled for 30 min oral presentations.

• Accepted extended abstracts will be scheduled for 20 min oral presentations.

• Accepted Lightning Talks will be scheduled for 20 min oral presentations.

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• Failure to register by the camera-ready deadline will result in removal from the program.

📂 Archival Policy

• Full Papers: Published in the Springer Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence (LNAI) series and accessible via SpringerLink.

• Extended Abstracts: Shared on the DemocrAI’25 workshop website but will not be archived or assigned DOIs.

• Lightning Talks: Shared on the DemocrAI’25 workshop website but will not be archived or assigned DOIs.

For past proceedings, please visit: https://link.springer.com/conference/ijcai

📘 AI & Society Journal (IF: 2.9) Option
Authors of full paper submissions will also have an additional opportunity to be considered for inclusion in a Special Issue (SI) of Springer's AI & Society journal.  A formal proposal for the SI will be submitted to the journal by the end of 2025. Selected authors from DemocrAI 2025 will be contacted and invited to submit extended versions of their papers once the SI is officially approved.

For past Special Issues based on past DemocrAI editions, please visit:
https://link.springer.com/journal/146/updates/26367526

Join us at DemocrAI @ IJCAI 2025 to explore the future of AI for democratic governance and help shape a more transparent, inclusive, and accountable digital society.