Queer in AI at IJCAI 2026

15 August, 4 hour workshop, University of Bremen

In response to growing evidence of anti-LGBTQIA+ bias in Large Language Models (LLMs), new models purportedly designed specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community are being deployed as “Queer AI”. Queer AI are becoming increasingly normalized across contexts ranging from chatbots to dating websites, but the specific risks and benefits to LGBTQIA+ populations remain under-explored. This is due, in part, to the exclusion of the affected LGBTQIA+ community from evaluations of AI impact. 

To address this pressing issue, we propose the following workshop structure. We will begin by hearing queer perspectives on “Queer AI” via an invited keynote and multiple lightning talks. The latter will be selected from an open call for proposals. We will then use these presentations as the basis for a targeted focus group on Queer AI, that will serve both as the groundwork for contrasting presently deployed Queer AI with the ideals and emotions of queer AI users and researchers, as well as a catalyst for the collaborative development of future guidelines. 

Schedule

• Keynote speech

• Lightning talks

• Networking and Mentorship

• Roundtable discussions

Submit your work and ideas! (coming soon)