# Enhancing Text Classification with a Novel Multi-Agent Collaboration Framework Leveraging BERT

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.18653 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2502.18653/

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- First posted on arXiv 25 Feb 2025.

## Builds on (most cited first, 21 of 21)

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## Abstract (arXiv)

We introduce a novel multi-agent collaboration framework designed to enhance the accuracy and robustness of text classification models. Leveraging BERT as the primary classifier, our framework dynamically escalates low-confidence predictions to a specialized multi-agent system comprising Lexical, Contextual, Logic, Consensus, and Explainability agents. This collaborative approach allows for comprehensive analysis and consensus-driven decision-making, significantly improving classification performance across diverse text classification tasks. Empirical evaluations on benchmark datasets demonstrate that our framework achieves a 5.5% increase in accuracy compared to standard BERT-based classifiers, underscoring its effectiveness and academic novelty in advancing multi-agent systems within natural language processing.
