Bad bots do good: Random artificial intelligence helps people coordinate

Networks of people can coordinate better with bots in the mix. But a new study shows that computers that behave randomly can push us to better coordinate our actions with others and accomplish tasks more quickly. The approach could ease traffic flow, improve corporate strategy, and possibly even tighten marriages. If you want a project to do well, it's not enough to have its members get along; they need to share a game plan. One solution is top-down control: A leader or governing body tells everyone what to do.