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New framework enables reproducible LLM social simulations; workshop seeks fidelity research

Researchers have introduced EASE, a new framework for creating reproducible LLM-based social simulations. This modular approach, comprising Environments, Agents, Simulation engines, and Evaluation metrics, aims to standardize simulators and facilitate rigorous research. The framework is implemented in an open-source sandbox called SiliSocS, which has been used in case studies to assess current modeling limitations and the impact of design choices on simulation outcomes. Concurrently, a call for papers has been issued for the Social Simulation with LLMs workshop at COLM'26, focusing on "Fidelity in Applications" and encouraging submissions that address evaluation, robustness, and empirical grounding of LLM-driven societies. AI

IMPACT Standardizing LLM social simulations could accelerate research and improve the reliability of findings in social science and AI applications.

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  1. arXiv cs.MA (Multiagent) TIER_1 English(EN) · Reihaneh Rabbany ·

    EASE Configuration Facilitates A Reproducible Science of LLM Social Simulations

    LLMs are increasingly deployed to simulate social interactions, yet many of the existing simulators remain ad hoc and monolithic. This lack of architectural standardization prevents reproducible research and complicates downstream evaluation. We advance a rigorous science of LLM-…

  2. r/MachineLearning TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/RSTZZZ ·

    Social Simulation with LLMs - Fidelity in Applications (CFP @ COLM'26) [R]

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>🌟 Announcing the 2nd Workshop on <strong>Social Simulation with LLMs (Social Sim'26)</strong> @ COLM </p> <p>📣 Welcoming Submissions! Submission here:.</p> <p>🗓️ Deadline: <strong>June 23, 2026 (AoE)</strong> </p> <p>This year's theme is <strong>…