Multi-Agent Friction
The operational drag caused by misaligned objectives within a multi-agent system, where agents with conflicting sub-goals contradict each other's actions.
Why it matters
Without centralised strategic infrastructure, different agents pursue different sub-goals. A growth agent may try to spend the entire budget while a risk agent tries to freeze it. A logistics agent optimises for speed by booking air freight while a sustainability agent cancels it to meet carbon goals — resulting in delayed shipments and double the work. This friction leads to high token costs but zero business progress, creating a deadlock that only a shared strategic layer can resolve.
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