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SPECIAL SESSIONS LIST
AWAI 2024, Special Session on AI with Awareness Inside
Chair(s): Luc Steels and Giulio Prevedello
EAA 2024, Special Session on Emotions and Affective Agents
Chair(s): Emilio Vivancos and Joaquin Taverner
Special Session on AI with Awareness Inside -
AWAI
2024
Paper Submission:
December 21, 2023 (expired)
Authors Notification:
January 9, 2024 (expired)
Camera Ready and Registration:
January 17, 2024 (expired)
Scope
Recently the discussion on whether AI systems can become aware or conscious has been heating up. The topic has been active on the margins of AI for a long time but now there is increased work and interest, stimulated by increased funding, such as from the Awareness Inside Portfolio of projects in the EU Pathfinder program. In addition, consciousness is attributed to Large Language Models, raising further questions about what consciousness is and what it is for. This workshop brings together researchers working on the edge of AI research on topics of awareness and consciousness.
Special Session on Emotions and Affective Agents -
EAA
2024
Paper Submission:
December 21, 2023 (expired)
Authors Notification:
January 9, 2024 (expired)
Camera Ready and Registration:
January 17, 2024 (expired)
Scope
The "Emotion and Affective Agents" ICAART Special Session aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and experts in the fields of artificial intelligence, psychology, computer science, and human-computer interaction to explore the multifaceted realm of emotions and their integration into intelligent systems. This session will explore cutting-edge topics such as emotion recognition, affective computing, the design and development of affective agents, and their application in various domains including healthcare, gaming, education, and more. Articles examining the latest advancements, challenges, and ethical considerations in understanding and modeling human emotions for computational applications are welcome. This session will provide a platform for attendees to gain insights, exchange ideas, and collectively shape the future of affective computation.