  Storytelling is an ancient and precious human ability that has been
rejuvenated in the digital age. Over the last decade, there has been a notable
surge in the recognition and application of data storytelling, both in academia
and industry. Recently, the rapid development of generative AI has brought new
opportunities and challenges to this field, sparking numerous new questions.
These questions may not necessarily be quickly transformed into papers, but we
believe it is necessary to promptly discuss them to help the community better
clarify important issues and research agendas for the future. We thus invite
you to join our workshop (Gen4DS) to discuss questions such as: How can
generative AI facilitate the creation of data stories? How might generative AI
alter the workflow of data storytellers? What are the pitfalls and risks of
incorporating AI in storytelling? We have designed both paper presentations and
interactive activities (including hands-on creation, group discussion pods, and
debates on controversial issues) for the workshop. We hope that participants
will learn about the latest advances and pioneering work in data storytelling,
engage in critical conversations with each other, and have an enjoyable,
unforgettable, and meaningful experience at the event.
