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Topic modeling, the automated discovery of thematic structures within large text corpora, is a rapidly evolving field focused on improving the accuracy, interpretability, and efficiency of topic extraction. Current research emphasizes the use of advanced techniques like BERT embeddings and graph neural networks within both unsupervised methods (e.g., BERTopic, HDBSCAN) and neural topic models, alongside explorations of semantic-based approaches that move beyond simple word frequency analysis. These advancements are crucial for various applications, including improving threat detection in cybersecurity, enhancing automated fact-checking, and facilitating deeper understanding of public sentiment and online toxicity across diverse languages and platforms.