Voice assistants have sharply risen in popularity in recent years, but their use has been
limited mostly to simple applications like music, hands-free search, or control of internet-of …

Recent progress in large language model (LLM) technology has significantly enhanced the
interaction experience between humans and voice assistants (VAs). This project aims to …

As conversational search becomes more pervasive, it becomes increasingly important to
understand the users' underlying information needs when they converse with such systems …

The rapid advancement of the Large Language Model (LLM) has created numerous
potentials for integration with conversational assistants (CAs) assisting people in their daily …

There is a growing interest in extending crowdwork beyond traditional desktop-centric
design to include mobile devices (eg, smartphones). However, mobilizing crowdwork …

Digital assistants help people perform simple tasks, including scheduling, home automation,
information look up, and question answering. Current assistants offer less support for …

The third CAIR workshop brings together researchers and developers interested in
advancing conversational systems in interactive information retrieval. The workshop builds …

Smart devices, such as smart phones, voice assistants and social robots, provide users with
a range of input modalities, eg, speech, touch, gestures, and vision. In recent years …

As conversational search becomes more pervasive, it becomes increasingly important to
understand the user's underlying information needs when they converse with such systems …

Crowdworkers are drawn to the profession in part due to the flexibility it affords. However,
the current design of crowdsourcing platforms limits this flexibility. Therefore, it is important to …