LLM Rationalis? Measuring Bargaining Capabilities of AI Negotiators
Executive Impact Summary
This analysis reveals critical limitations in Large Language Models' (LLMs) negotiation capabilities, highlighting their systematic tendency to anchor at extreme values and optimize for fixed points regardless of leverage or context. Unlike human negotiators, LLMs struggle with dynamic adaptation, strategy diversity, and inferring opponent reasoning.
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LLMs Anchor at Extremes
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Less Strategic Diversity than Humans
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Context-Dependent Strategy Failure
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LLM Behavior
Enterprise Process Flow: LLM Negotiation Analysis
Generate LLM negotiation based on scenarios
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Fit curves on negotiation
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Extract constants from fitted curves
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Quantitative Analysis
Key Findings Overview
LLMs anchor at extremes: Unlike humans who adapt, LLMs systematically anchor at the edges of the possible agreement zone, optimizing for fixed points irrespective of leverage or context.
Limited strategy diversity: Qualitative analysis shows LLMs employ a narrow range of strategies, often relying on simple anchoring and gradual concessions, lacking the nuanced tactics of human negotiators.
Context-dependent strategy failure: LLMs struggle to internalize opponent reasoning and adapt strategies based on rich market context or power asymmetries, leading to rigid and suboptimal outcomes.
~$225k
LLM Deal Price on Buyer-Side (vs. $230k for Humans)
LLM Negotiation Behavior Compared to Humans
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Phase 1: Discovery & Strategy Alignment
In-depth analysis of current negotiation processes, identification of key challenges, and strategic alignment of AI solutions with business objectives. Define success metrics.
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Phase 4: Advanced Optimization & Future-Proofing
Ongoing performance tuning, exploration of advanced AI capabilities (e.g., multi-party negotiation, automated strategy learning), and strategic planning for future AI evolution.
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