Smart Agent-Based Modeling: On the Use of Large Language Models in Computer Simulations

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2311.06330v4
• Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 21:59:41 GMT
• Title: Smart Agent-Based Modeling: On the Use of Large Language Models in Computer Simulations
• Authors: Zengqing Wu, Run Peng, Xu Han, Shuyuan Zheng, Yixin Zhang, Chuan Xiao
• Abstract summary: Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) harnesses the interactions of individual agents to emulate intricate system dynamics. This paper seeks to transcend these boundaries by integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT into ABM. This amalgamation gives birth to a novel framework, Smart Agent-Based Modeling (SABM)
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Computer simulations offer a robust toolset for exploring complex systems across various disciplines. A particularly impactful approach within this realm is Agent-Based Modeling (ABM), which harnesses the interactions of individual agents to emulate intricate system dynamics. ABM's strength lies in its bottom-up methodology, illuminating emergent phenomena by modeling the behaviors of individual components of a system. Yet, ABM has its own set of challenges, notably its struggle with modeling natural language instructions and common sense in mathematical equations or rules. This paper seeks to transcend these boundaries by integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT into ABM. This amalgamation gives birth to a novel framework, Smart Agent-Based Modeling (SABM). Building upon the concept of smart agents -- entities characterized by their intelligence, adaptability, and computation ability -- we explore in the direction of utilizing LLM-powered agents to simulate real-world scenarios with increased nuance and realism. In this comprehensive exploration, we elucidate the state of the art of ABM, introduce SABM's potential and methodology, and present three case studies (source codes available at https://github.com/Roihn/SABM), demonstrating the SABM methodology and validating its effectiveness in modeling real-world systems. Furthermore, we cast a vision towards several aspects of the future of SABM, anticipating a broader horizon for its applications. Through this endeavor, we aspire to redefine the boundaries of computer simulations, enabling a more profound understanding of complex systems.

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