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Social Simulations: from Agent-Based Modeling to Digital Twins
Erica Cau, Andrea Failla, Valentina Pansanella +1
This book chapter covers the evolution of social simulation from classical agent-based models, in which agents interact according to explicitly defined behavioral rules, to AI-enha…
Collective Opinion Dynamics in Structured LLM Populations
Erica Cau, Andrea Failla, Giulio Rossetti
Large Language Models are increasingly deployed as interacting agents in settings such as online platforms, recommendation systems, and multi-agent applications. Understanding the…
Language-Driven Opinion Dynamics in Agent-Based Simulations with LLMs
Erica Cau, Valentina Pansanella, Dino Pedreschi +1
Understanding how opinions evolve is crucial for addressing issues such as polarization, radicalization, and consensus in social systems. While much research has focused on identif…
Y Social: an LLM-powered Social Media Digital Twin
Giulio Rossetti, Massimo Stella, Rémy Cazabet +7
In this paper we introduce Y, a new-generation digital twin designed to replicate an online social media platform. Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical systems that allow…
From Perils to Possibilities: Understanding how Human (and AI) Biases affect Online Fora
Virginia Morini, Valentina Pansanella, Katherine Abramski +4
Social media platforms are online fora where users engage in discussions, share content, and build connections. This review explores the dynamics of social interactions, user-gener…
Trends and Topics: Characterizing Echo Chambers' Topological Stability and In-group Attitudes
Erica Cau, Virginia Morini, Giulio Rossetti
Social Network sites are fertile ground for several polluting phenomena affecting online and offline spaces. Among these phenomena are included echo chambers, closed systems in whi…