Validating AI-Generated Social Science Data

Validating Generative AI-Based Social Science

Northwestern’s McCormick School of Engineering2026.03.10Updated 36d ago

On Feb. 20, the Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design convened an interdisciplinary group to discuss the validity and trustworthiness of social and behavioral data simulated by large language models.

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Researchers gathered at the Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design to evaluate whether large language models can reliably simulate social and behavioral data. The Feb. 20 convening brought together interdisciplinary experts to assess validity and trustworthiness concerns. The discussion addresses critical questions about using AI-generated datasets for social science research.

Key topics:large language models social science generative ai human-computer interaction behavioral data

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