As AI reshapes industries and societies, it raises profound ethical and societal concerns. Although AI and machine learning offer potential breakthroughs in sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and transportation, they also pose challenges related to privacy, fairness, and social equity. This track considers the ethical dilemmas and societal implications of AI, with a focus on responsible design and use. Key issues include the role of AI in exacerbating social inequalities, the risks associated with biased algorithms, and concerns regarding the accountability and transparency of AI-driven decisions.

Track Chairs:
Ben Choi, Nanyang Technological University
Carmen Leong, UNSW Sydney
Ying Zhang, University of Auckland

Schedule
2026
Sunday, July 5th
12:00 AM

Automated Quantitative Impact Assessment Framework for Artificial Intelligence Systems: Bridging Governance and Engineering Practices

YU-CHIH WEI, National Taipei University of Technology
YING-XUAN CHEN, National Taipei University of Technology

12:00 AM

Beyond Capability: Institutional Legitimacy, Emotional Contagion, and the Social Construction of Generative AI

Hsiao-Ting Tseng, National Central University
Ching-Yuan Chen, National Central University
Guru Prabhakar, University of the West of England

12:00 AM

Exploring the Antecedents and Consequences of AI-Induced Silence from the Perspective of Social Influence Theory

Guan-Hong Liu, National Sun Yat-sen University
Wen-Feng Su, National Sun Yat-sen University
Gary Yu-Ho Yeh, National Sun Yat-sen University
Jack Hsu, National Sun Yat-sen University
Chao-Min Chiu, National Sun Yat-sen University

12:00 AM

From Compliance to Communication: How Explainable AIGC Disclosure Shapes Consumer Responses in E-Commerce

kaixin sha, City University of Hong Kong
Qi Wang, City University of Hong Kong
David (Jingjun) Xu, City University of Hong Kong

12:00 AM

From Tools to Proxy Executors: The Role of Perceived AI Agency in Unethical Consumer Behavior

chen wang, Central University of Finance and Economics
Jiacheng Zhang, Central University of Finance and Economics
Xincan Liu, Central University of Finance and Economics
Xi Wang, Central University of Finance and Economics

12:00 AM

GenAI Agency: Mediating Skill Development and Algorithmic Trust

Claude Chien-Hung Liu, Audencia Business School
Chris Sheng-chi Chen, National Taipei University

12:00 AM

How Artificial Intelligence Changes Physicians’ Role Perceptions in Indonesia

Zaenal Arifin, University of Indonesia
Putu Wuri Handayani, Universitas Indonesia

12:00 AM

How the Source of AI Disclosure Shapes Psychologcial Mechanisms and User Responses

Sunyoung Choi, KAIST
Hangjung Zo, KAIST

12:00 AM

Living Above The Algorithm: The Intersection of AI, Normalisation and Ethics Research

Shane J. Mcloughlin, Maynooth University

12:00 AM

Narrative Shifts in YouTube Recommendation Networks: A Depth-Based Analysis of the Indonesian Protest

Nitin Agarwal, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Md Monoarul Islam Bhuiyan, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

12:00 AM

Power Calibration and Delegation in Human–Agentic AI Interaction: Psychological Pathways

Lemai Nguyen, Deakin Business School, Deakin University
Kaushalya Nallaperuma, Deakin University

12:00 AM

Pulling in Different Directions: The Effect of AI Usage Goal Orientation Incongruence on Employee Workplace Deviance

Lijuan Luo, Shanghai International Studies University
Jinmiao Hu, Shanghai International Studies University
Yujie Zheng, Shanghai International Studies University

12:00 AM

The Impact of Task Complexity and Social Support on Continued ChatGPT Use Intention: A Social Cognitive Theory Perspective

Chih-Lun Wu, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology

12:00 AM

The Transparency Penalty Unraveled: How AIGC Modality Moderates Consumer Responses to AI Disclosure in Crowdfunding

Wenhao Bai, Beihang University
Zhong Yao, Beihang University
Wuhuan Xu, Beihang

12:00 AM

Toxic Unity: Behavioral Homogenization and the Inverse Toxicity-Cohesion Mechanism in Protest Movements

Nitin Agarwal, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Tope Christopher Christopher Falade, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

12:00 AM

Understanding Older Adults’ Intention to Use AI-based Devices: A Socioemotional Selectivity Perspective

Sophie Kniepkamp, FernUniversität in Hagen
Theresa Wortmann, FernUniversität in Hagen
Julia Kroenung, FernUniversität in Hagen

12:00 AM

Unintended Consequences of Algorithmic Management: Evidence from Automatic Matching Systems in Ride-Hailing Platforms

Keeyoung Michael Kim, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technolology
Hyeonwoo Kang, Korea University Business School
Dongwon Lee, Korea University
Gunwoong Lee, Korea University Business School
Jiyong Park, University of Georgia
Seokchae Yoon, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technolology

12:00 AM

When Digital Misconduct Becomes Reputational Risk: Evidence from Firms and Stakeholders

Jooyoung Kim, Yonsei University

12:00 AM

When Users Turn to AI for Mental Health Support: Emotional Bonding with General-Purpose Chatbots

Charlotte Müller, University of Innsbruck
Andreas Eckhardt, University of Innsbruck

12:00 AM