Swarm Intelligence
Module: agentic
What it is
Swarm intelligence refers to systems where many simple agents produce intelligent collective behaviour through their interactions—like how ant colonies or bird flocks operate. In AI, swarm approaches can use many agents with simple rules that together solve complex problems.
Why it matters
Swarm approaches offer alternatives to single sophisticated agents. They can be more robust (no single point of failure) and discover solutions through collective exploration. Understanding swarm intelligence expands your mental model of how agent systems can be organised.