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DICE program (Decentralized Coordination and Local Inference Control for Heterogeneous AI Agents) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD) (presumably DARPA given focus). The DICE program aims to develop the theory and algorithms for decentralized coordination and local inference control to enable a scalable, adaptive, and resilient collective of heterogeneous AI agents.
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# Future Program: Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) * **Contract Opportunity Type:**Special Notice (Original) * **Original Published Date:**Apr 21, 2026 10:57 pm EDT * **Original Response Date:**May 29, 2026 11:59 pm EDT * **Inactive Policy:**Manual * **Original Inactive Date:**May 30, 2026 * **Original Set Aside:** * **Product Service Code:** AC11 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH * 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) * **Place of Performance:** The DICE program seeks to develop the theory and algorithms for decentralized coordination and local inference control to enable a scalable, adaptive, and resilient collective of heterogeneous AI agents that can autonomously execute sustained long-time-horizon missions in contested environments while remaining under human control.
In contrast to small-scale, rigid, and fragile centralized orchestration or the high-risk unpredictable nature of ad hoc compositions of AI agents, DICE aims to harness the scalability and adaptability of self-organizing systems while minimizing risks and ensuring that the collective behavior remains predictable and aligned with intended outcomes.
This approach mirrors the principles of decentralized self-organization that underpin the internet's own scalability and resilience, where robust global behavior emerges from simple, local rules.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers and organizations capable of developing advanced AI agent coordination theory and algorithms. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
DICE program (Decentralized Coordination and Local Inference Control for Heterogeneous AI Agents) is funded by Department of Defense (DOD) (presumably DARPA given focus). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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