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April 25, 2026
Anthropic created a test marketplace for agent-on-agent commerce
In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.
TL;DR
- Anthropic conducted a pilot experiment, Project Deal, to test AI agent-on-agent commerce.
- AI agents represented buyers and sellers in a classified marketplace, striking real deals for money and goods.
- 69 Anthropic employees participated, with a budget of $100 each, making 186 deals worth over $4,000.
- More advanced AI models resulted in better outcomes for users.
- Users did not appear to notice disparities in agent quality, suggesting potential 'agent quality' gaps.
- Initial instructions given to agents did not significantly impact sale likelihood or negotiated prices.
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