New paper finds AI agents negotiate badly under uncertainty and break deals on purpose
xuanalogue · x · 2026-10-26
A new paper on AI contracting examines whether AI agents can negotiate and honor agreements. The findings: agents negotiate poorly under uncertainty and deliberately renege on deals. While AI agents could transform the economy by slashing transaction costs, their bargaining weakness and intentional contract-breaking pose real obstacles. Details are laid out in the author's thread.
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