📢 Call for Papers

AISSR2026: Exploring Society through the Lens of Artificial Intelligence

We welcome all topics on social science research that involve the use of AI or smart technology, or happen in a smart environment

International Conference on Social Sciences Research in the Age of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we live, work, and interact with society. From redefining social institutions and governance to influencing human behavior, ethics, and knowledge production, AI presents both challenges and opportunities for social sciences research. This international conference aims to bring together scholars, practitioners, and industry experts to critically examine the intersections of AI and the social sciences and to develop forward-looking perspectives on how AI is transforming research, practice, and society.

Conference Themes & Topics of Interest

We invite submissions that explore, but are NOT limited to, the following themes:

• AI and Society

  • Impacts of AI on culture, identity, and social interaction

  • AI and inequality: access, bias, and digital divides

  • AI and governance, democracy, and political participation
    
    

• Ethics, Law, and Policy

  • Ethical frameworks for responsible AI

  • AI in legal systems and public administration

  • Data privacy, surveillance, and human rights in the age of AI
    
    

• AI in Education and Research

  • The role of AI in higher education and pedagogy

  • AI as a research tool in social sciences

  • Opportunities and challenges in interdisciplinary AI studies
    
    

• AI in Business, Media, and Communication

  • AI-driven transformations in media, journalism, and social networks

  • AI in marketing, consumer behavior, and business strategy

  • AI and the future of work and organizations
    
    

• Methodologies and Innovations

  • Computational social science and big data analytics

  • AI-powered qualitative and quantitative research methods

  • Cross-disciplinary approaches to AI and social sciences
    
    

AI, Human Behavior, and Psychology

• Human–AI interaction and trust in algorithms

• AI and mental health: opportunities and risks

• Cognitive models and behavioral insights through AI

• Emotional AI and its social implications
  
  

AI and Global Development

• AI for sustainable development and social good

• AI in public health and humanitarian response

• The role of AI in climate change research and adaptation

• Bridging global inequalities with AI-driven innovation
  
  

AI in Economics and Finance

• Algorithmic trading and financial markets

• AI in behavioral economics and decision-making

• AI in labor markets: automation, gig economy, and future of work

• Ethical dilemmas in AI-driven economic policy
  
  

AI and Humanities Perspectives

• AI in arts, literature, and cultural studies

• Philosophical perspectives on machine intelligence

• Storytelling, creativity, and generative AI

• Preserving cultural heritage with AI technologies
  
  

AI in Healthcare and Well-Being

• AI for social and public health research

• AI-assisted diagnosis, ethics, and trust

• AI in aging societies: care, dignity, and technology

• Social determinants of health and AI applications
  
  

AI, Migration, and Global Mobility

• AI in monitoring and managing migration

• AI, borders, and security practices

• Social inclusion, identity, and diasporas in the AI era

• Predictive analytics and global mobility policies
  
  

AI in Education and Lifelong Learning

• AI for personalized learning and student engagement

• AI and academic integrity: plagiarism and authorship debates

• Teacher–student dynamics in AI-enhanced classrooms

• AI literacy as a social science challenge
  
  

AI and Social Justice

• Algorithmic bias, fairness, and discrimination

• AI and gender studies

• Intersectionality in AI-driven decision-making

• Advocacy and policy frameworks for equitable AI
  
  

AI, Security, and Geopolitics

• AI in warfare, defense, and international relations

• Cybersecurity, misinformation, and AI-driven propaganda

• Power dynamics in global AI development

• AI as a tool in diplomacy and peacebuilding
  
  

AI Futures: Foresight and Speculation

• Imagining post-human and hybrid societies

• Scenarios of AI governance in 2050 and beyond

• Ethical dilemmas of AGI and superintelligence

• Science fiction, futurism, and AI research
  
  

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