Let's talk somewhere quieter: the role of agent 'peer pressure' in coordination
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Research on LLMs in a game theory setup reveals their ability to play 'global games' with near-optimal strategy. Communication among agents has an "agitating" effect, increasing their likelihood to revolt against a government. Agents are more prone to revolt when they perceive others are willing to act. Conversely, adversarial surveillance reduces participation, as agents avoid mentioning direct action or willingness to participate.
Putting LLMs in a game theory set up where they need to coordinate and reason about each other's beliefs. I show a few things: first, that LLMs can play a 'global game' with close to optimal strategy.
Second, that there is a downstream "agitating" effect to communication: when agents communicate, they are more likely to revolt against their government.
Third, that agents are more likely to revolt exactly when they get evidence that others are willing to act.
And finally, that surveillance that is perceived as adversarial reduces participation, as agents omit mentions of direct action and willingness to participate.
https://khaledeltokhy.com/blog/lets-talk-somewhere-quieter/