Persuasive Language in the Age of AI 

Persuasive language is a fundamental element of effective communication across fields such as marketing, political discourse, social media campaigns, education, and so on. With recent advances in NLP and artificial intelligence AI, it is now possible to enhance, analyze and even automate persuasive writing. These developments offer exciting possibilities but also raise important questions about creativity, authenticity and ethics. This special session examines the role of AI in the creation of persuasive language with a focus on practical applications, theoretical foundations and responsible use.

To understand how AI can support or reshape persuasive writing, it is essential to first consider what makes language persuasive. Key elements include clear and compelling arguments, emotional appeal, the credibility of the speaker, logical reasoning and an understanding of the audience’s values and expectations. Word choice, tone, repetition, rhetorical questions and storytelling are commonly used to strengthen the message. In AI-assisted writing, identifying and generating these elements effectively and ethically requires both linguistic insight and technological precision.

We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics related to persuasive language and AI, including but not limited to:

•   Approaches to research on persuasive language

•   AI applications in persuasive language use

•   Ethical issues surrounding the use of AI in persuasive language research

•   AI-assisted linguistic research on persuasive language

Submissions may address theoretical, methodological or practical dimensions. We encourage contributions that offer new insights into how persuasive strategies are constructed, interpreted or transformed through AI tools. Both empirical studies and conceptual frameworks are welcome, particularly those that examine real-world data, user interaction, or the broader implications of deploying AI in persuasive communication.

Online submission system Paper submissions must use the official ROCLING 2025 style templates (Latex and Word) and download here (need to change to 2025). Submission is electronic, using the EasyChair conference management system. The submission site will be announced when available. As the reviewing will be double-blind, papers must not include authors' names and affiliations. Furthermore, self-references that reveal the author's identity will be rejected. Papers may include links to resources (software and/or data) or artifacts described in the paper, but these should be anonymized as well. 

1. Paper Types:

   • Full papers (up to 8 pages, excluding references): Original research contributions.

   • Short papers (up to 4 pages, excluding references): Work-in-progress, demos, or position papers.

2. Formatting: Submissions must follow the ROCLING 2025 formatting guidelines.

3. Submission Process: Papers should be submitted via the ROCLING 2025 conference management system.

Expected papers: 4-5

Session duration: about 90 mins.

Important Dates:

• Paper Submission Due :  September 12 2025  

• Notification of Acceptance : October 12 2025 

• Camera-Ready Due : October 23, 2025 

• Early Registration Ends : October 24, 2025 

• Late Registration Ends November 14, 2025 

• On-Site Registration November 20-22, 2025 

• Conference Date : November 20-22, 2025  

• November 20: Tutorial 

• November 21-22 : Keynote, Main conference, Special session, special task  

For more information, visit the ROCLING 2025 Special Session page or contact the organizers at sfchung@nccu.edu.tw.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and engaging with innovative perspectives on persuasive language!