Soroush Vosoughi

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Human Media

Papers

Total Citations

8,358

H-Index

About

Soroush Vosoughi is a leading researcher in computational social science, artificial intelligence, and human-machine interaction, best known for his groundbreaking work on the spread of misinformation online. His landmark 2018 study, “The spread of true and false news on Twitter,” analyzed over 126,000 stories shared by 3 million users, revealing that falsehoods diffuse significantly farther, faster, and more broadly than the truth—a finding that has garnered over 8,310 citations and reshaped public discourse on digital media’s societal impact. Earlier in his career, Vosoughi pioneered object schemas for grounding language in responsive robots, enabling machines to interpret natural language while adapting to real-time environmental changes—work that, though less cited (35 and 13 citations), laid foundational principles for human-robot interaction. His contributions bridge theoretical insights with practical applications, earning him recognition as a key voice in understanding how technology amplifies both communication and deception. Vosoughi’s research continues to inform policy, platform design, and public awareness, making him an essential figure for students and scholars exploring the intersection of language, cognition, and online behavior.