An algorithm that mimics our tribal instincts could help AI learn to socialize

Humans are instinctively tribal creatures. When we observe the interactions of people around us, we can intuitively infer whom we should get along with and whom we shouldn't. This might sound like a negative instinct, but it's actually what makes teamwork possible. Researchers at MIT believe this skill may be an important prerequisite for creating sociable AI systems that can cooperate with us in our day-to-day lives. Game-playing AI agents also require an understanding of the relationship landscape to know whom to cooperate and compete with.