Call for Papers

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

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

Recent technical advances in areas such as machine learning (deep learning), natural language processing, and multi-agent systems have greatly expanded the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in our daily lives. AI-driven systems are transforming the way we process, monitor, and manage data and services, offering innovative solutions for evidence-based policy planning and decision management. AI offers enormous potential to boost efficiency and improve decision-making by processing large amounts of data. For example, AI-assisted conversational chatbots can help strengthen democratic processes by delivering better public services, customizing services for citizens, facilitating engagement with large groups, connecting their ideas and fostering social participation. However, alongside these benefits, AI may pose risks to individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. One significant concern is that machines lack accountability while generating information and can make decisions that fundamentally affect the lives of ordinary citizens by generating (mis)information. The focus of this workshop will be on both the current and potential uses of AI in society.

This workshop welcomes research on the intersection of AI and democracy, focusing on, but are not limited to:

●  Systems to Support Digital Citizen Participation

●  Tools to Support Decision-Making Process

●  The behavioral impacts of AI – e.g., on civic motivation & engagement, trust, etc.

●  The impact of AI on planning & policy development

●  The role of Societal factors in the implementation of AI

●  Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI

●  AI and the Future of Wellbeing

●  AI in governance and public participation 

●  AI and the Future of Elections (the legitimacy of algorithmic decisions)

●  The ethics and risk governance of AI and algorithms in society

●  Transparency, Accountability, and Ethical Issues in Artificial Intelligence

 We invite contributions that examine both the opportunities and risks associated with AI in democratic contexts. Join us at IJCAI 2025 to help shape the future of AI for democratic governance.

This workshop will be an in-person event held in conjunction with IJCAI 2025, taking place on August 16-22, 2025 at Montreal, Canada. The session will cover invited talks, contributed talks, and a panel discussion.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Submit through the workshop's submission system
• Papers will be reviewed by at least 2 reviewers
• Authors will receive detailed feedback
• Accepted papers will be presented at the workshop

Committees

Organizing committee

• Jawad Haqbeen, Kyoto University, Japan
• Rafik Hadfi, Kyoto University, Japan
• Takayuki Ito, Kyoto University, Japan
• Anastasija Nikiforova, University of Tartu, Estonia

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to Jawad Haqbeen (jawad.haqbeen@i.kyoto-u.ac.jp)