Petter Törnberg

Petter Törnberg, an Assistant Professor in Computational Social Science, discusses findings from his research papers on the performance of Chat GPT in interpreting political tweets, the ease of using language models in social science research, and the controversy surrounding large language models in social science.

Petter Törnberg, an assistant professor in computational social science at the University of Amsterdam and co-author of 'Seeing Like a Platform,' dives into the intricate ties between technology, politics, and social structures. He discusses how mathematical simulations can illuminate complex social systems and critiques outdated mechanistic views of society. Törnberg highlights the dual impact of digital technology, emphasizing its role in both empowerment and inequality, while examining the interaction of AI with democracy and the urgent need for structured frameworks.