A framework for decomposing reputation in MAS into competence and integrity

In multi-agent communities, trust is required when agents hold different beliefs or conflicting goals. We present a framework for decomposing agent reputation into competence— modeled as the probability of successfully carrying out an intended action—and integrity—modeled as a rational commitment to maintaining reputation. We demonstrate the usefulness of this approach in an iterated prisoner’s dilemma (IPD) domain.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: ATAL
• Authors: Michael J. Smith, Marie desJardins
• Keywords: Agent Reputation, ATAL 2005, Iterated Prisoner Dilemma, Multi-agent Communities