OSoMe
The Observatory on Social Media (OSoMe, pronounced awe•some) is an interdisciplinary research center at Indiana University. OSoMe unites data scientists and journalists in studying the role of media and technology in society, and building tools to analyze and counter manipulation on social media.
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IU's Observatory on Social Media defends citizens from online manipulation – that's not censorship
When thousands of fake accounts controlled by an unknown actor flood social media with some story, and platform algorithms amplify these messages, real people may be fooled into believing that they are seeing the opinions of fellow citizens. In contrast, the posts shared by real people are buried....
Indiana University's Observatory on Social Media Receives $1 Million Grant from the Knight Foundation
The Observatory on Social Media (OSoMe) at Indiana University has been awarded a new $1 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support its groundbreaking interdisciplinary research on the role of media and technology, building tools to analyze and counter manipulation on...
Celebrating Our 2025 PhD Graduates
We are proud to celebrate three of our OSoMe PhD students as they prepare to graduate and take the next steps in their careers. Throughout their time with us, they have contributed not only to groundbreaking research but also to the vibrant, collaborative community that defines our center. We asked...
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