Super-Rational AI Agents Make Game Theory a Reality in Cybersecurity
joshgans · x · 2026-08-10
Economist Joshua Gans highlights a shift in game theory applied to AI. The traditional critique that game theory assumes super-rational agents is now a feature, not a bug. Current AI agents exhibit super-rationality, use game theory to cooperate, and possess high patience, offering a new framework for addressing severe AI cybersecurity risks.
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