Milena Tsvetkova

London School of Economics and Political Science

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Milena Tsvetkova is a computational social scientist whose work sits at the cutting edge of human-machine interaction and digital sociology. Her most influential research centers on how robots, bots, algorithms, and artificial intelligence systems are becoming embedded in the fabric of everyday social life — from communication and economic exchange to transportation and online interaction. Her landmark work, "A New Sociology of Humans and Machines," challenges researchers to rethink foundational sociological frameworks in light of proliferating autonomous agents such as generative AI chatbots, trading algorithms, fake social media accounts, and self-driving vehicles. By arguing that these non-human actors are now active participants in social networks and processes, Tsvetkova has helped define an emerging field that bridges sociology, computer science, and complexity research. Her scholarship has already garnered notable citation attention, signaling rapid uptake in a fast-moving research community. Her contributions are particularly valuable for scholars grappling with questions of digital inequality, algorithmic accountability, and the societal consequences of automation — making her a foundational voice for anyone studying technology's transformative role in human society.