Can We Govern the Agent-to-Agent Economy?

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2501.16606v2
• Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:21:28 GMT
• Title: Can We Govern the Agent-to-Agent Economy?
• Authors: Tomer Jordi Chaffer,
• Abstract summary: Current approaches to AI governance often fall short in anticipating a future where AI agents manage critical tasks.<n>We highlight emerging concepts in the industry to inform research and development efforts in anticipation of a future decentralized agentic economy.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Current approaches to AI governance often fall short in anticipating a future where AI agents manage critical tasks, such as financial operations, administrative functions, and beyond. While cryptocurrencies could serve as the foundation for monetizing value exchange in a collaboration and delegation dynamic among AI agents, a critical question remains: how can humans ensure meaningful oversight and control as a future economy of AI agents scales and evolves? In this philosophical exploration, we highlight emerging concepts in the industry to inform research and development efforts in anticipation of a future decentralized agentic economy.

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