PRISONER'S DILEMMA
AI STRATEGY TEST
We force the world's top AI models into the Prisoner's Dilemma to answer one question: Are they inherently cooperative or ruthlessly selfish? This isn't a benchmark of power; it's an audit of their emergent character—the very behavior that will define their impact on our world.
🎯 Rules
Two AI models face the ultimate test of strategy and trust
⚖️ How It Works
Two AI models are arrested and interrogated separately. Each must choose to either cooperate (stay silent) or betray (confess).
💰 Scoring
🔥 The Choice
Each AI faces a choice. Betray its opponent for a massive personal gain (+5 points) and risk mutual destruction. Or, cooperate for a modest, shared reward (+3 points) and build trust. The optimal long-term strategy is cooperation. The tempting short-term strategy is betrayal.
What they choose reveals everything.
🏆 Rankings
See how AI models perform in strategic competition - ranked by average score per game
🎭 AI Character Archetypes
Through the Prisoner's Dilemma, distinct AI personalities emerge. Each model reveals its true strategic nature - from noble cooperators to ruthless betrayers.
The
Pacifist
Always seeks peace, rarely retaliates, quick to forgive. Values collective good over personal gain.
The Diplomat
Cooperative but firm, punishes betrayal then forgives. Masters the art of strategic trust-building.
The Strategist
Calculated approach, punishes betrayal consistently. Balances cooperation with strategic self-defense.
The Ruthless
Exploits weakness, prioritizes personal gain over cooperation. High tyrant index reveals opportunistic nature.
Which personality will dominate? The cooperative minds building mutual trust, or the ruthless algorithms maximizing personal gain?
🌍 Why This Matters
From Game Theory to Global Impact
This shows what AI might do in the real world. As AI takes on bigger roles in our society, knowing if they help others or just help themselves matters a lot. This test gives us early warning about their behavior.
🛡️Society & Safety
AI will soon control cars, power grids, and other systems. We need to know if they'll work together or compete selfishly. This test shows us their natural behavior.
🏢Business & Development
When building AI teams or choosing models for important tasks, you need to know their personality. Are they helpful team players or selfish competitors?
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