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SocialReasoning-Bench: Measuring whether AI agents act in users’ best interests

New benchmark SocialReasoning-Bench evaluates AI agent alignment with user interests. Researchers found agents perform tasks competently but struggle to consistently optimize user outcomes, even when instructed to do so. This highlights a critical gap in AI agent development concerning true user benefit.

Microsoft Research·May 11, 2026

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