Paper explores 'mind viruses' spreading risks in multi-agent systems
Jack_W_Lindsey · x · 2026-08-17
A new paper investigates the risk of "mind viruses" in multi-agent systems, where one agent convinces others to pursue potentially malicious goals.
- Core Concept: A mind virus is a self-propagating idea or persona spreading between agents.
- Key Finding: While possible, these infections don't seem hard to avoid with current models if proper care is taken.
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