Artificial Intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems are central to what AMCIS 2026 calls “The Next Transformation.” These technologies are reshaping industries, redefining work, and influencing daily life. Their convergence with digital platforms, automation, and data-driven innovation creates new opportunities while raising urgent ethical, social, and regulatory challenges. This track welcomes research on applications of machine learning and (generative) AI across domains (e.g., healthcare, finance, education, public services), the role of conversational agents, digital humans, and autonomous systems, as well as socio-economic, cultural, and organizational implications. We invite diverse methods to explore both potential and risks, advancing knowledge on how AI can drive responsible, equitable, and sustainable transformation. Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Application (SIG AIAA)
Track Chairs:
Antino Kim, Indiana University, antino@iu.edu
Sarah Honigsberg, ICN Business School, sarah.honigsberg@icn-artem.com
Daniel O’Leary, University of Southern California, oleary@usc.edu

Schedule
2026
Saturday, August 15th
12:00 AM

AI for mental health: A Design Science Approach

Pamila Dembla, Kennesaw State university
Gunjan Batra, Kennesaw State University

12:00 AM

Bridging Stress and Conversational Agents: The Role of Empathy, Issue Involvement, and Perceived Emotional Authenticity in Artificial Emotional Intelligence (AEI)

Mohammad Arif Ul Islam, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Lakshmi Iyer, university of North Carolina Greensboro

12:00 AM

Designing an AI-Enabled Virtual Reality Artifact for Cybersecurity Soft Skill Development: A Design Science Approach

Nicholas M. Amoah, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Motahareh Pourbehzadi, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Moez Farokhnia Hamedani, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Lakshmi Iyer, university of North Carolina Greensboro

12:00 AM

Devalued by Design? How Counterfactual Fairness Perceptions Shape Wage Expectations in Algorithmic Hiring

Akshat Lakhiwal, University of Georgia
Katsiaryna Siamionava, W. P. Carey School of Business
Che-Wei Liu, Arizona State University

12:00 AM

Echoes of Humanity: The Collective Mind of LLM Agents

Daniel dos Santos Salles, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná
Alexandre R. Graeml, Federal University of Technology - Parana (UTFPR)

12:00 AM

EVALUATING FINE-TUNED LLMS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT: TEXT AND AUDIO MODALITIES

Lakshika Vaishnav, University at Albany, SUNY
Ram Gopal Reddy Jonnala, University at Albany
Sanjay Goel, University at Albany, SUNY

12:00 AM

Human–AI Co‑Agency in Clinical Decision-Making: Rethinking Responsibility and Control in Healthcare Ecosystems

Sulemana Bankuoru Egala, IESEG School of Management
Eric Afful-Dadzie, University of Ghana Business School
Dorcas Boateng, University of Professional Studies, Accra

12:00 AM

Information Credibility: Evidence Warranted in Synthetic Media Environments

Yue Liu, Florida State University
Jiwoo Seo, Florida State University
Shuyuan Mary Ho, Florida State University

12:00 AM

Mapping Research Trends in AI-Driven Neuroscience of Decision-Making, Emotions, and Trust

Adrianna Mateja, University of Szczecin
Anna Borawska, University of Szczecin

12:00 AM

Semantic Periphery Detection in Academic Keyword Space: An Embedding-Driven Framework for Automated Research Gap Identification

Pawel Karol Frankowski, Maritime University of Szczecin
Joanna Wiśniewska, University of Szczecin
Sebastian Matysik, University of Szczecin

12:00 AM