Researchers from Stanford University, Washington University, and Google DeepMind have developed AI agents capable of simulating human behavior with remarkable accuracy. This breakthrough was achieved through a novel agent architecture that applies large language models to qualitative interviews, simulating the attitudes and behaviors of 1,052 real individuals. The researchers created an 'agent bank' of over 1,000 AI agents, demonstrating the potential of conversation-based methodologies to enhance AI's ability to mimic human responses and interactions. The innovation could have profound implications for various fields, including robotics and human-computer interaction.