The 6th workshop on the Digitization of the Individual - “The digitized individual – Artificial Intelligence and the Individual” - will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in conjunction with ICIS 2024 and is scheduled for December 15 2024, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. To promote further impactful research on individuals, strong emphasis during the workshop will be given to paper development discussions, among others, facilitated by discussants providing direct feedback. Workshop participants will be charged a registration fee that will include snacks and coffee breaks (details will be announced as the conference program is finalized).
This year's workshop includes an expert panel on "Taking Care of the Individual: Well-Being in the Age of Algorithms".
Workshop description
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is significantly impacting individuals' lives. AI systems, from recommendation algorithms and virtual assistants to autonomous vehicles and large language models, are reshaping the way people think, live, work, and interact with the world (Liang et al. 2021). The emergence of generative AI, such as ChatGPT and other similar tools, has raised new opportunities and challenges for individuals. These technologies impact how individuals create, consume, and interact with information (Henkenjohann and Trenz 2024). They offer novel ways to increase creativity and productivity, but also raise important ethical and societal concerns (Rahwan et al., 2019) and can have an impact on the well-being of individuals.
AI has swiftly become an integral part of IS research, advancing our understanding of its consequences for individuals, organizations, and society. This workshop focuses on the interactions between AI and the individual. With technologies’ positive as well as negative impacts on individual well-being, designing IS for well-being has become increasingly important (Spiekermann et al. 2022). Therefore, this workshop aims to examine the algorithmic-driven world from the individual’s perspective (Matt et al. 2019). It aims to consolidate diverse perspectives on AI's influence on the individual and invites interested researchers to examine how AI shapes personal and social experiences.
Research in this area is crucial for understanding the implications, opportunities, and risks associated with AI-driven interactions. It can help developers create more user-centric AI technologies and services that enhance individual experiences and well-being. Additionally, it can inform companies about implementing AI tools in ways that align with user values, are ethical, and promote overall well-being. To summarize, focusing on AI's influence on the individual, this workshop seeks to foster a comprehensive understanding of human interactions with AI and its consequences.
The 6th DOTI workshop on “Artificial Intelligence and the Individual” will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in conjunction with ICIS 2024, and is scheduled for 15 December 2024, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. To promote further impactful research on individuals, strong emphasis during the workshop will be given to paper development and discussions facilitated by discussants providing direct feedback. As part of the workshop, an expert panel on “Taking Care of the Individual: Well-Being in the Age of Algorithms” will provide thought-provoking discussions on important aspects of interacting with AI. Workshop participants will be charged a registration fee that will include snacks and coffee breaks (details will be announced as the conference program is finalized).
Possible topics of submissions include, but are not limited to:
- AI as a driver of and challenge to individual well-being, such as:
- Psychological effects of AI on mental and emotional health
- AI in healthcare and sports: opportunities and ethical considerations
- AI-enhanced self-optimization and its impacts on personal development
- Challenges of AI surveillance, privacy, and security on individuals
- Designing AI for well-being
- Challenges and opportunities of AI for the future of the work for the individual
- Opportunities and consequences of AI on individual identity and autonomy, such as:
- Impacts of AI on personal decision-making
- AI-driven personalization and its effects on individual identity
- Interaction with AI-driven virtual assistants and their influence on daily life
- AI and its role in shaping digital self-representation and identity
- Generative AI as a driver of creativity and challenge to information integrity, such as:
- The role of generative AI in enhancing creativity and innovation
- Implications of AI-generated content on authenticity and originality
- The impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on communication and content creation
- Challenges in distinguishing between human and AI-generated content
- Ethical and social challenges of AI on the individual, such as:
- Bias, fairness, and transparency in AI systems affecting individuals from diverse populations
- AI-induced information overload
- Navigating trust and dependency in AI-human interactions
- Ethical considerations in AI-mediated communication and relationships
Please note: While the workshop will have a strong focus on AI and the Individual, we are also encouraging submissions in the general scope of “Digitalization of the Individual”.
References:
Henkenjohann, Richard and Trenz, Manuel, "Challenges in Collaboration with Generative AI: Interaction Patterns, Outcome Quality and Perceived Responsibility" (2024). ECIS 2024 Proceedings.
Liang, T.-P., Robert, L., Sarker, S., Cheung, C.M.K., Matt, C., Trenz, M. and Turel, O. (2021), "Artificial intelligence and robots in individuals' lives: how to align technological possibilities and ethical issues", Internet Research, Vol. 31 No. 1, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/INTR-11-2020-0668
Matt, C., Trenz, M., Cheung, C. M. K., and Turel, O. 2019. “The digitization of the individual: conceptual foundations and opportunities for research,” Electronic Markets (29:3), pp. 315–322
Rahwan, I., Cebrian, M., Obradovich, N. et al. Machine behaviour. Nature 568, 477–486 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-019-1138-y
Spiekermann, Sarah; Krasnova, Hanna; Hinz, Oliver; Baumann, Annika; Benlian, Alexander; Gimpel, Henner; Heimbach, Irina; Köster, Antonia; Maedche, Alexander; Niehaves, Björn; Risius, Marten; and Trenz, Manuel (2022) "Values and Ethics in Information Systems," Business & Information Systems Engineering: Vol. 64: Iss. 2, 247-264.