Alan Mislove
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Alan Mislove is a leading computer scientist whose research lies at the intersection of social networks, online privacy, and the emerging field of machine behaviour. He is best known for his foundational work in understanding how large-scale social platforms—such as Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit—shape information diffusion, user influence, and algorithmic bias. His highly cited studies on measuring privacy leaks in social media and characterizing the spread of misinformation have informed both academic discourse and policy debates. With over 10,000 citations, his work on the structure and dynamics of online social networks has become essential reading for researchers studying computational social science. Mislove’s notable contributions include co-authoring the landmark paper "Machine Behaviour," which helped define a new interdisciplinary field examining the behaviour of AI systems as entities worthy of scientific study. His research continues to illuminate how algorithms and human behaviour interact, making him a pivotal figure in understanding the societal impacts of modern digital platforms.
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- 1Machine Behaviour (Originally Published 2019 by Springer Nature)11 citations · 2022