The Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Applications track features research on a wide range of topics related to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms, including novel applications of algorithms (e.g., recommendation systems, information security analytics, healthcare, etc.), emerging types of AI agents (e.g., conversational agents, digital humans, etc.), and socio-economic aspects of AI and algorithms (e.g., ethical AI, biases in data and algorithms, impact on jobs, regulations, etc.). The track welcomes all research methods, including design science, behavioral, and economics.

Track Chairs:
Antino Kim, Indiana University
Alan Dennis, Indiana University
Daniel O’Leary, University of Southern California

Schedule
2025
Friday, August 15th
12:00 AM

AI-powered Chatbots for Mental Health Support: Challenges, Concerns, and Research Issues

Shuai Shao, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

12:00 AM

Context Tracking with Llama 2: A Task-Technology Fit Analysis for Enhancing Customer Service conversations

Khadija Essaied, Université Laval
Sehl Mellouli, Université Laval
Richard Khoury, Université Laval

12:00 AM

Doing More with Less: Tackling Data Limitations in Emotion Detection in Text Using Generative AI

Brice Valentin Kok-Shun, University of Auckland
Johnny Chan, University of Auckland
Gabrielle Peko, University of Auckland
David Sundaram, University of Auckland

12:00 AM

Effects of Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Business Processes: a Case Study in the Electricity Sector

Chris Emmanuel TCHATCHOUANG WANKO, Université Laval

12:00 AM

Exploring AI Narratives: How and Why AI Is Portrayed Differently Among People

Meike Bauer, University of Bamberg
Teresa Hammerschmidt, University of Bamberg
Oliver Posegga, University of Bamberg

12:00 AM

Exploring Contradictions in Human-AI Collaboration in HEIs in a Developing Country Using Activity Theory

Adiata Borresa Seini, University for Development Studies
Ibrahim Osman Adam, University for Development Studies
Mansah Preko, Auburn University at Montgomery

12:00 AM

Generative AI Grading in a Database Design Course: Initial Findings

Guillaume Faddoul, San Francisco State University

12:00 AM

Generative AI in HR practices: A Bottom-Up Approach

Benjamin Semujanga, NTNU
Patrick Mikalef, NTNU

12:00 AM

Harnessing Hackathons and Generative AI for Social Entrepreneurship Education: Exploring the Role of Prompt Engineering in Competency Development

Hendrik Wache, ICN Business School
Leonhard Gebhardt, University of Lorraine
Christoph Kollwitz, ICN Business School
Anne-Karen Hueske, Copenhagen Business School Department of Management, Society and Communication

12:00 AM

Interpersonal Processes in Human-AI Teams: Toward an Updated Framework for Team Processes

Emma Graupner, Rosenheim Technical University
Carolin Fleischmann, Rosenheim Technical University

12:00 AM

Leading by Algorithm: Investigating User Requirements for Automated Leadership Agents

Annabel Sophia Malin Juenke, Technische Universität Braunschweig
Bijan Khosrawi-Rad, Technische Universität Braunschweig
Timo Strohmann, Technische Universität Braunschweig
Susanne Robra-Bissantz, Technische Universität Braunschweig

12:00 AM

NeuroQuest: A Multi-Agent AI Framework for Adaptive Learning Through Intelligent Knowledge Creation

Ravi Varma Kumar Bevara, University of North Texas
Mr. Nishith Reddy Mannuru, University of North Texas
Thuan L. Nguyen, University of North Texas

12:00 AM

Physical Robot or Virtual Agent? Humans’ Preferences in Human-AI Intimate Relationships

Qingyu Liang, University of Quebec in Montreal
Ariane Ollier-Malaterre, University of Quebec in Montreal

12:00 AM

Process-Oriented Approach to Human-AI Delegation

Suely Fischer Omura, Fundação Getulio Vargas
Roya Ashrafidehkordi, University of North Texas
Anna Sidorova, University of North Texas

12:00 AM

Robotic-Assisted Surgery: The Intersection of Emotional Detachment and Adoption

Benedict Lewis Abotsi, McGill University
Liette Lapointe, McGill University
Taha Havakhor, McGill University

12:00 AM

Sexual and Emotional Intimacy with Robots: A Brief Review

Annette Masterson, University of Michigan
Shiyu Li, University of Michigan
Lionel Peter Robert, University of Michigan

12:00 AM

Sounding Trustworthy: AI-Generated Audio Outperforms Video and Images in Political Communication

Hinda Shakeeb, Dalhousie University
Colin Conrad, Dalhousie University

12:00 AM

Speaking Like Someone You Know: Exploring Transference in Human-AI Voice Interactions

Fenfen Zhu, Nanyang Technological University
Ben Choi, Nanyang Technological University

12:00 AM

The Challenges of Adopting Artificial Intelligence in Organisations

Tiko Iyamu, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Olayele Adelakun, DePaul University
Nontobeko N. Mlambo, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Daniel Badro, DePaul University

12:00 AM

The Effects of AI Voice Acoustics on Driving Safety Improvement: Occupational Stereotypes in AI Driving Coaches

Yulia Lunina, NTU
Ben Choi, Nanyang Technological University

12:00 AM

The Impact of Humorous Relational Personal Intelligent Agents on Trust Resilience

Kanika Selvapandian, Carnegie Mellon University
Sara Moussawi, Carnegie Mellon University

12:00 AM

The Visual Language of Emotions: Vision-Language Models and Double Machine Learning for Robust Causal Estimation of Image Emotions on Engagement

Masoud Salehi, Iowa State University
Mohammad Hakimi, Iowa State University
Zhu Zhang, U. of Rhode Island

12:00 AM

Understanding Human Learning Performance through AI Mentor Interactions

Fenfen Zhu, Nanyang Technological University
Ben Choi, Nanyang Technological University
Viktoriia Tishchenko, National Technical University of Ukraine

12:00 AM

Unlocking the Potential of AI: Affordances and Actualization of ChatGPT in Enhancing Case-Based Teaching

Nicholas M. Amoah, UNC Greensboro
Rahul Singh, UNC Greensboro

12:00 AM

When Do Employees Follow AI Leaders? Investigating Compliance in Automated Leadership

Annabel Sophia Malin Juenke, Technische Universität Braunschweig
Phil Petri, Technische Universität Braunschweig
Christof Backhaus, Technische Universität Braunschweig
Susanne Robra-Bissantz, Technische Universität Braunschweig

12:00 AM