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AI agents may learn to collude in electricity markets, study finds

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A new research paper explores the potential for artificial intelligence agents to engage in tacit collusion within algorithmic electricity markets. The study models strategic bidding as a repeated game, utilizing multi-agent reinforcement learning to simulate agent behavior. Findings indicate that AI agents can learn to sustain outcomes supportive of tacit collusion, even without explicit instructions to do so, raising concerns about market competition. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential risks of AI agents in market dynamics, suggesting a need for oversight in algorithmic trading.

RANK_REASON Research paper published on arXiv detailing potential emergent behavior in AI agents. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

Read on arXiv cs.MA (Multiagent) →

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AI agents may learn to collude in electricity markets, study finds

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  1. arXiv cs.MA (Multiagent) TIER_1 English(EN) · Georgios Tsaousoglou ·

    AI agents in Algorithmic Electricity Markets: On the Emergence of Tacit Collusion

    As electricity market participants increasingly adopt learning-based agents for their bidding strategies, electricity markets are becoming algorithmic. Evidence from algorithmic markets in other domains shows that tacit collusion can arise purely through independent learning. Mor…

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