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Is There Any Social Principle for LLM-Based Agents?

arXiv 2308.11136 ↗First posted 22 Aug 2023cs.CY cs.AI cs.SIcited by 4

On the map: LLM agents and tool use → General LLM agent frameworks and benchmarks

Abstract (arXiv)

Focus on Large Language Model based agents should involve more than "human-centered" alignment or application. We argue that more attention should be paid to the agent itself and discuss the potential of establishing tailored social sciences for agents.

Key facts. Cited by 4 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026). Placed in General LLM agent frameworks and benchmarks, one of 16 directions in LLM agents and tool use. Builds on 15 of its 23 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 22 Aug 2023.

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