Large language models as human proxies
Summary
Nature Computational Science, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s43588-026-01060-3 Large language models can potentially serve as human proxies across various roles, enabling nuanced simulations of behavior. This Review categorizes their applications, stressing distinct evaluation methods and validity criteria essential for accurate scientific claims and practical implementations.
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- Nature Portfolio · Nature Computational Science
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- www.nature.com
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- Review status
- No human-review record