New Multi-Agent Systems Target Cooperation and GPU Optimization Challenges

New Multi-Agent Systems Target Cooperation and GPU Optimization Challenges

Two recent arXiv preprints showcase novel multi-agent systems addressing distinct challenges in AI development.

AsymPuzl: Evaluating Agent Cooperation

According to arXiv paper 2512.03466v1, researchers have developed AsymPuzl, described as “a minimal but expressive two-agent puzzle” designed to evaluate multi-agent cooperation. The paper notes that while Large Language Model (LLM) agents are increasingly studied in multi-turn, multi-agent scenarios, most existing setups “emphasize open-ended role-play rather than controlled evaluation.” AsymPuzl aims to provide a more structured testing environment for assessing how agents work together.

Astra: GPU Kernel Optimization

A separate paper (arXiv:2509.07506v2) introduces Astra, a multi-agent system focused on GPU kernel performance optimization. According to the abstract, “GPU kernel optimization has long been a central challenge at the intersection of high-performance computing and machine learning.” The researchers emphasize that “efficient kernels are crucial for accelerating large language model (LLM) training and serving,” positioning Astra as a solution to this technical challenge.

Both systems demonstrate the growing application of multi-agent architectures to specialized problem domains in AI research.