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Call for Papers – Deadline Extended!
A²ID — 1st International Workshop on Augmented Artificial Intelligence: a Symbiotic Approach to Enhance Decision-Making
Co-located with the 10th International Symposium on End-User Development (IS-EUD 2025)
Munich, Germany
16-18 June 2025
Workshop website: https://a2id.di.uniba.it <https://a2id.di.uniba.it/>
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Important Dates
Submission deadline: 4th April 2025 → 11th April 2025
Notification: 18th April 2025 → 25th April 2025
Camera-ready: 2nd May 2025
Registration due: 10th May 2025
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Aims and Scope
The workshop A2ID — 1st International Workshop on Augmented Artificial Intelligence: a Symbiotic Approach to Enhance Decision-Making has the objective to explore, through discussion and exchange of views, the role of human-AI interaction in domains where humans can make decisions with the help of AI-based systems. The workshop aims to investigate the potential of Symbiotic AI (SAI), a specialization of Human-Centered AI (HCAI), that aims at supporting humans, instead of replacing them while augmenting and enhancing their skills. Building SAI systems requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates five disciplines: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), AI, end-user Development (EUD), Law and Ethics, and Software Engineering (SE).
The expected outcome concerns a collection of insights that can guide the future definition of design patterns, evaluation techniques, and guidelines that can be applied to creating SAI systems that can be used during the decision-making process.
Participants are invited to submit contributions that revolve around the following topics focusing on the human-AI relationship in critical scenarios:
Novel interaction mechanisms to support professionals through AI.
Case studies investigating the relationship between humans and AI in critical contexts (e.g., industry, medicine).
Re-engineering of already-existing AI systems for problem-solving and decision-making.
Application of HCD and development techniques to AI-powered software to support humans in making decisions.
Evaluation methods and quality verification techniques for the creation or employment of AI-based systems.
Application of EUD methods and techniques to AI-based solutions that can help humans in making decisions.
Considerations of legal and ethical issues concerning the use of AI systems in contexts in which human responsibility and accountability play a crucial role.
Investigation concerning the role of trustworthiness in AI to support decision-making (e.g., AI systems used by professionals or patients for diagnostic/therapeutic support).
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Topics
The key areas that will be investigated during the workshop revolve around the human-AI relationship in decision making, specifically:
- Human-AI Decision Support Systems
- Human-Computer Interaction for AI
- End-User Development methods, techniques, and tools for AI
- Human-Centered Design (HCD) applied to the creation of AI
- Trustworthy AI
- Ethical and Responsible AI
- Legal Frameworks for AI
- Software Engineering for creating AI-based systems
- Evaluation and Assessment of AI-based Systems
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Submissions and Evaluation Criteria
Potential participants are invited to submit a position paper addressing the topics and goals of the workshop. Participants may submit novel ideas, work-in-progress, or well-founded works. Submissions should not exceed 10 pages in length (excluding references), and should be carefully formatted using the single-column CEUR-WS CEURAT template, available for both LaTeX and Word users at https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-XXX/CEURART.zip (an Overleaf template is also available for LaTeX users at https://www.overleaf.com/read/gwhxnqcghhdt).
Contributions will be managed through EasyChair. Contributions can be submitted using the following link: https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=aid20250
Each submission will be reviewed by at least 2 members of the Program Committee, who will assess the relevance of the submission to the workshop's topics, as well as the technical soundness and presentation quality.
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Workshop Organizers
Miriana Calvano – University of Bari, Italy (miriana.calvano(a)uniba.it <mailto:miriana.calvano@uniba.it>)
Antonio Curci – University of Bari, Italy and University of Pisa, Italy (antonio.curci(a)uniba.it <mailto:antonio.curci@uniba.it>)
Paloma Diaz – Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain (pdp(a)inf.uc3m.es <mailto:pdp@inf.uc3m.es>)
Andrea Esposito – University of Bari, Italy (andrea.esposito(a)uniba.it <mailto:andrea.esposito@uniba.it>)
Alexander Repenning – School of Education, PH FHNW, Switzerland (alexander.repenning(a)fhnw.ch <mailto:alexander.repenning@fhnw.ch>)
This workshop is supported by the co-funding of the European Union - Next Generation EU: NRRP Initiative, Mission 4, Component 2, Investment 1.3 – Partnerships extended to universities, research centers, companies and research D.D. MUR n. 341 del 15.03.2022 – Next Generation EU (PE0000013 – “Future Artificial Intelligence Research – FAIR” - CUP: H97G22000210007, Spoke 6, WP 6.1).
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Dear Colleagues,
Don't miss the opportunity to contribute to the Thematic Session on
"Shaping the Future of Interaction: Integrating AI, Human Factors, and
Immersive Technologies in HCI" at the IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025 conference.
Submit your 1-2 page Abstract or Graphical Abstract showcasing your
innovative ideas by April 7th (hard deadline). You'll then have until
May 15th to finalize your work.
Thematic Session Details: https://metroxraine.org/thematic-session-7
Publication Opportunity: The author of the "Best Paper" in this thematic
session will be invited to submit an extended version of their work for
publication in IEEE Computer Graphics & Applications!
https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/cg
Conference Information: IEEE International Conference on Metrology for
eXtended Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Neural Engineering 1
(IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025)
Dates: October 22-24, 2025
Location: Ancona, Italy
https://metroxraine.org/
I look forward to meeting you at IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025. Please feel free
to reach out if you need more information.
I apologize if you have received this CFP more than once.
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Call for Papers - Thematic Session on: "Shaping the Future of
Interaction: Integrating AI, Human Factors, and Immersive Technologies
in HCI" https://metroxraine.org/thematic-session-7
2025 IEEE International Conference on Metrology for eXtended Reality,
Artificial Intelligence, and Neural Engineering (IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025)
https://metroxraine.org/
October 22-24, 2025 - Ancona, Italy.
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THEMATIC SESSION DESCRIPTION
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Nowadays the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with modern
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) technologies and eXtended Reality (XR),
offers unprecedented opportunities for innovation. This thematic session
aims to explore how AI while acting as a catalyst, interacts with
broader HCI methods to enhance user experiences, foster engagement, and
address critical Human Factors. The session will examine the synergies
between XR, AI-driven personalization, and adaptive systems, alongside
non-AI-based approaches to ensure inclusivity. By addressing measurement
techniques and methodologies, the session will highlight how HCI
researchers and practitioners can advance the field through rigorous
evaluation strategies that support various applications in different
immersive environments scenarios such as Rehabilitation, Special
Education, Cultural Heritage, and emerging platforms like Metaverse.
This dialogue aims to create a roadmap for designing, implementing, and
assessing next-generation HCI systems that balance technological
possibilities with user-centric considerations.
The authors of the paper selected as the “Best Paper” at this session
will receive an invitation to submit an extended version of their work
to IEEE Computer Graphics & Applications
(https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/cg).
More information can be found here:
https://metroxraine.org/thematic-session-7
TOPICS
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The list of topics includes (but it is not limited to) the following:
- AI-Driven Personalization in Human-Computer Interaction.
- Measuring User Experience (UX) in Immersive Environments and
AI-enhanced Systems.
- Cognitive Load Evaluation in Augmented HCI Systems.
- Human Factors in Immersive Technologies: Metrological Approaches.
- Human Factors in the Design of AI-Powered Interfaces.
- Evaluation Frameworks for Usability Assessment.
- Real-Time Feedback Systems in Human-AI Interaction.
- Emotional, Cognitive and Behavioral Responses in Immersive
Human-Computer Interaction.
- Measuring Trust, Ethics, and Acceptance in AI-Augmented Interaction.
- Multimodal Interaction and Performance Measurement.
- Designing for Accessibility in Next-Generation HCI Systems.
- Data-Driven Insights for HCI Design and Optimization.
- Metrics and Validation Protocols in AI-Enhanced HCI.
- Adaptive Interfaces in XR.
- Next-Generation Tools for Immersive UX Design and Testing.
- Social Interactions and Collaboration in AI-enhanced XR.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Short Abstract Submission Deadline: April 7, 2025 [hard deadline].
Full Paper Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025.
Full Paper Acceptance Notification: June 15, 2025
Final Paper Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025
SUBMISSION AND DECISIONS
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Authors should prepare an Abstract (1 - 2 pages) that clearly indicates
the originality of the contribution and the relevance of the work. The
Abstract should include the title of the paper, names and affiliations
of the authors, an abstract, keywords, an introduction describing the
nature of the problem, a description of the contribution, the results
achieved and their applicability.
As an alternative to the traditional abstract, it is possible to submit
a Graphical Abstract. Read the paragraph below for further information.
When the first review process has been completed, authors receive a
notification of either acceptance or rejection of the submission. If the
abstract has been accepted, the authors can prepare a full paper.
The format for the full paper is identical to the format for the
abstract except for the number of pages: the full paper has a required
minimum length of five (5) pages and a maximum of six (6) pages.
Full Papers will be reviewed by the Technical Program Committee. All
contributions will be peer-reviewed and acceptance will be based on
quality, originality and relevance. Authors of accepted full papers must
submit the final paper version according to the deadline, register for
the workshop, and attend to present their papers. The maximum length for
final papers is 6 pages.
More information can be found here::
https://metroxraine.org/initial-author-instructions.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
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All contributions will be peer-reviewed, and acceptance will be based on
quality, originality, and relevance. Accepted papers will be submitted
for inclusion into the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.
ORGANIZERS
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Marta Mondellini
STIIMA, National Research Council, Italy
marta.mondellini(a)stiima.cnr.it
Nicola Capece
University of Basilicata, Italy
nicola.capece(a)unibas.it
Mario Covarrubias
Politecnico di Milano, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Italy
mario.covarrubias(a)polimi.it
Giuseppe Caggianese
ICAR, National Research Council, Italy
giuseppe.caggianese(a)cnr.it
For any questions related to the thematic session, please feel free to
contact us via email.
(Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this call)
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CALL FOR EXTENDED ABSTRACTS
Second Workshop on Stimulating Cognitive Engagement in Hybrid Decision-Making: Friction, Reliance, and Biases
Co-located with the 4th International Conference on Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence (HHAI25)
June 10, 2025 | Pisa, Italy (in-person)
https://sites.google.com/view/frictional-ai/home
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**Workshop Overview**
Building on the success of its first edition at HHAI 2024, the full-day workshop on "Stimulating Cognitive Engagement in Hybrid Decision-Making: Friction, Reliance, and Biases" advances the exploration of over-reliance and biases in Human-AI Interaction. Central to this discussion are approaches that intentionally introduce moments of cognitive effort and reflection into AI interactions to prevent passive or automatic reliance. While conventional AI design prioritises efficiency and seamlessness, this workshop invites participants to examine AI systems that strategically slow down decision-making when necessary to mitigate automation bias, cognitive offloading, and over-trust, ultimately fostering accuracy, responsibility, and human oversight.
Such friction-in-design encompasses strategies that encourage users to reflect before acting, such as requiring justification before accepting AI recommendations, displaying confidence scores with uncertainty visualisations, or using explainability mechanisms that slow decision-making to reinforce human oversight.
This workshop fosters interdisciplinary dialogue across AI research, cognitive science, HCI, and governance to ensure AI systems empower users rather than encourage unchecked reliance. The program will feature keynote presentations by leading experts in academia and industry, author presentations, and interactive discussions to advance the discourse on cognitively engaging and responsible AI design.
Keynote speakers include:
• Prof. Federico Cabitza (University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy) – Expert in AI-assisted decision-making and medical AI.
• Bart Van Leeuwen (Fire Services Expert, Netherlands) – Expert in human factors and situational awareness in high-risk environments.
**Topics of Interest**
We welcome contributions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers on topics including, but not limited to:
• Design principles for cognitive engagement
• Measuring and mitigating automation bias, algorithmic aversion, and cognitive offloading
• Ethical and governance perspectives on Friction-in-Design
• Applications, Case Studies and Experimental Findings
We encourage submissions from a variety of disciplines, including AI, HCI, cognitive science, law, philosophy, and beyond.
**Submission Details**
• Types of Submissions: Extended Abstracts (500-1,000 words)
• Format: CEURART-WS (see workshop website for template)
• Submission Portal: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/FrictionalAIWorkshop2025
• Proceedings: All accepted papers will be published in the HHAI 2025 Workshop Proceedings on CEUR-WS.
Authors of accepted contributions are required to attend the workshop in-person and register to the HHAI25 conference (single-day registration soon available, check the conference website for updates: https://hhai-conference.org/2025/).
**Important Dates**
• Paper Submission Deadline (Extended): April 11, 2025 (AoE)
• Notification of Acceptance: May 2, 2025
• Camera-Ready Submission: TBD (authors will be invited to expand their contributions following workshop discussions)
• Workshop Date: June 10, 2025
**Beyond the Workshop**
Our aim is to foster a research network. Authors from all editions, if desired, will be invited to participate in future initiatives, including knowledge exchanges, collaborative publications, special journal issues, and online lecture series.
**Organising & Programme Committee**
• Chiara Natali (University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy & SUPSI, IDSIA, Switzerland)
• Mohammad Naiseh (Bournemouth University, UK)
• Brett Frischmann (Villanova University, USA)
• Programme Committee: full list available at https://sites.google.com/view/frictional-ai/home
For more information, visit our website: https://sites.google.com/view/frictional-ai/home