Stefano Pedrazzi

Stefano Pedrazzi is an Assistant Professor and Senior Researcher in the Department of Communication and Media Sciences at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, within the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences and Management. He is also affiliated with the Institute for Digital Communication and Media Innovation. His work centers on the governance of digital media, algorithmic systems, and the societal implications of artificial intelligence.

His research interests include:

• Digital Media Governance
• Algorithmic Decision-Making
• AI and Society
• Hate Speech and Visual Hate Content
• Misinformation and Disinformation
• Social Bots and Automated Accounts
• Media Policy and Public Service Media
• Digital Media Literacy and User Empowerment

His recent publications and conference presentations focus on the potential of public service bots (PSBots) to correct misinformation, digital literacy as a governance tool, and the regulation of algorithmic content. His work employs content analysis, policy evaluation, and interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in digital communication.

He has presented his research at leading international conferences such as the International Communication Association (ICA), European Communication Conference (ECREA), and the German Communication Association (DGPuK). He has also co-organized workshops on platform regulation and digital copyright, bridging science and practice.

Stefano Pedrazzi actively contributes to academic discourse through collaborative research, particularly with scholars like F. Oehmer-Pedrazzi and M. Puppis, and has been involved in policy-relevant studies for Swiss federal agencies.