Scholars, stakeholders, and policymakers are currently debating whether the existing mechanisms for guiding algorithmic decision-making are sufficient while grappling with new challenges posed by the expanding power of algorithms. These challenges concern transparency, justice, and equal treatment. Algorithms are increasingly impacting media, economic opportunities, and educational paths.
Given these recent developments, The International Journal of Law, Ethics is pleased to announce that the 2023 International Conference on Algorithms and Law is scheduled in Geneva, Switzerland, from December 18th to 20th, 2023. The conference’s primary objective is to address the critical importance and issues surrounding algorithmic decision-making. The event will build on the ongoing discussion in this field with a focus on the legal, policy, and ethical implications of algorithmic power and its impact on society and the law.
We are thrilled to welcome submissions of technical, conceptual, and empirical papers in any field of law that analyze the use of algorithms, machine learning, automation, and other artificial intelligence tools and methods in the legal domain while also discussing their societal impact. Although we are still in the planning stage, please don’t hesitate to contact us at ical@ijlet.org if you have any questions, proposals, or submissions.
TOPICS
- Social trust in AI-driven legal systems
- B2G data sharing and data philanthropy
- AI, democracy, development, and the rule of law
- LegalTech for law firms and corporations
- Legal data mining
- Algorithmic decisions systems
- Automation in law
- Machine learning applied to legal tasks
- Visualization and legal design
- Responsible AI in law
- Accountability and ethics of AI
- Computational law
- Liability of autonomous machines
- Technology standards
- Blockchain and smart contracts
- AI methods as empirical research methods
- Discrimination-related implications of algorithms and AI
- Bias and stereotypical thinking in algorithms and AI
- Discriminatory decision-making and machine learning
- Algorithmic law and the transformation of legal education
- Algorithmic law and the change in the legal profession
Conference Code of Conduct
The conference requires an environment that embraces diversity and provides a safe, welcoming environment for all. Therefore, ICAL ’23 is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience and abides by the ACM Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment. Please read the complete policy, including expected behavior, unacceptable behavior, consequences of unacceptable behavior, and how to report unacceptable behavior. Here is the list of expected behavior:
- Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions;
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech;
- Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants;
- Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this policy, even if they seem inconsequential.
Conference participants violating these standards may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference. If you are the target of inappropriate behavior or remarks, please report it to ical@ijlet.org.