Call for Papers

Call for Papers

We invite submissions to the NeurIPS Workshop on Algorithmic Collective Action (ACA). This workshop aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and community stakeholders to explore how coordinated actions can shape and improve algorithmic sociotechnical systems.

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: August 22, 2025 (Anywhere on Earth)
• Notification: September 19, 2025
• Workshop: December 6/7 2025

Submission Information

Submissions will be collected through OpenReview (TBA). We welcome both theoretical and empirical contributions that advance our understanding of algorithmic collective action.

Topics of Interest

We are interested in submissions covering both Algorithmic Collective Action (ACA) and a broad set of related subfields, including but not limited to:

ACA Topics

• Data strikes and data leverage: Strategies for withholding or manipulating data to influence algorithmic systems
• Data obfuscation and data poisoning: Techniques for protecting privacy and influencing model behavior through data manipulation
• Coordinated user behavior: Analysis of collective actions in digital platforms and AI systems

Related Research Areas

• Economics and ML: Incentives in AI systems, strategic behavior, mechanism design
• Learning from non-i.i.d. statistics: Robust learning in the presence of coordinated data manipulation
• Participatory AI: Methods for incorporating community input and collective decision-making in AI systems
• Trustworthy/responsible AI:
• Grassroots AI Governance and Advocacy: Community-driven approaches to AI regulation and oversight

Application Domains

• Labor and gig economy: Worker coordination in platform-mediated work
• Content creation and social media: Artist and creator collective actions
• Consumer protection: Coordinated consumer actions against algorithmic systems
• Privacy and surveillance: Collective resistance to surveillance technologies
• Algorithmic bias and fairness: Community-driven approaches to addressing bias

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Reviewer Volunteer Form

If you would like to help as a reviewer, please fill out the form below.

Reviewer self-nomination form

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Contact Information

For questions about submissions or the workshop, please contact the organizers at acaworkshop2025@gmail.com.

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We look forward to your submissions and to building a vibrant community around algorithmic collective action!