The first ‘AI societies’ are taking shape: how human-like are they?

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by Jenna Ahart

March 5, 2026

Scientists are studying forms of ‘social’ interactions between artificial-intelligence agents. Will they find a fresh form of sociology, or merely a sophisticated mime act? Scientists are studying forms of ‘social’ interactions between artificial-intelligence agents. Will they find a fresh form of sociology, or merely a sophisticated mime act?

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Originally published on Nature on 3/5/2026