Welcome to my personal website!

I am an Assistant Professor in the Data Science Lab within the Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering (DEIB) at Politecnico di Milano. I am also affiliated with Indiana University Bloomington’s Observatory on Social Media (OSOME) and I have been a Visiting Scholar at the University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute.

I study Responsible AI at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Computational Social Science, with a focus on how generative AI is reshaping digital ecosystems. My research examines the dynamics of misinformation and disinformation in this evolving landscape, particularly through the lens of AI search engines and human–AI interactions on online platforms. I develop data-driven methods to understand and anticipate emerging risks, and to promote the trustworthiness, accountability, and integrity of AI-mediated online environments.

Feel free to reach out via email at: francesco dot pierri at polimi dot it

For a complete list of my publications check my Google Scholar profile.