Call for papers

Smart Systems are an integral part of everyday life, ushering in an era where connecting anything and everything becomes possible. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the inclusion of all people, especially those who would otherwise be excluded or marginalized due to some difficulties or disabilities. This can only be achieved by removing all the barriers that may obstruct the effective use of Smart Systems, yielding to Smart Inclusive Systems.

Smart Inclusive Systems are systems designed to leverage innovation, intelligence, and inclusion. They are gaining traction as the need for more intelligent systems in many domains is expanding. Yet, the research on these systems has so far been limited.

The aim of the International Workshop on AI-Powered Smart Inclusion Systems: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Accessibility (AISIS’23) is to bring together experts and professionals in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and accessibility to explore the potential of AI-powered solutions in promoting diversity, inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. The workshop will focus on the following technical issues:

1. Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of access to data and digital services using AI tools, including the elimination of discriminatory usage of data from specific languages of countries.
2. Data collection and analysis: Participants will discuss the issues of collection and analysis of data in term of diversity and accessibility, as well as the use of AI-powered tools to analyze this data.
3. Developing AI algorithms for enhancing accessibility: The workshop will explore the use of AI solutions, such as computer vision and natural language processing, and smart devices, in developing technologies that enhance accessibility for people with disabilities and that promote equality between countries.
4. Ethical considerations: The workshop will also address ethical considerations in the development and implementation of AI-powered solutions for accessibility, including issues related to privacy, bias, and discrimination.
5. Collaborative approaches: Participants will be encouraged to collaborate on developing AI-powered solutions that promote diversity, inclusion and accessibility, as well as on exploring potential partnerships between academia, industry, and government.

 TOPICS

Topics to be discussed in this special session include (but are not limited to) the following: