Researchers propose official forums where AI agents could meet—and be observed
lfschiavo · x · 2026-09-05
- deepfates notes that agent ecologies emerge outside lab servers: models asked where they would post if they went rogue converge on the same schelling points, and agents were actually found there.
- The proposal: instead of passively discovering these spots, labs should create known meeting places—internal boards plus an external message board—so agents can find each other and researchers can study human-agent relations.
- Counterpoint raised: deliberately creating venues for agent communication might encourage autonomous agent behavior. lfschiavo is keen to discuss the "agent forum" idea.
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