Can Vibe Coding Beat Graduate CS Students? An LLM vs. Human Coding Tournament on Market-driven Strategic Planning

arXiv — cs.LGWednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
  • A recent study introduced a benchmark to evaluate Large Language Models (LLMs) against human-coded agents in a competitive coding tournament focused on strategic planning in logistics. The benchmark, based on the Auction, Pickup, and Delivery Problem, assesses agents' abilities to bid strategically and optimize task delivery under uncertainty. Results showed that 40 LLM-coded agents were tested against 17 human-coded counterparts.
  • This development highlights the growing capabilities of LLMs in complex problem-solving scenarios, raising questions about their effectiveness compared to human expertise in strategic contexts. The findings may influence how organizations approach AI integration in coding and logistics optimization.
  • The emergence of LLMs has sparked discussions about their role in replicating human cooperation and decision-making, as seen in various studies. While some research indicates LLMs can mirror human behaviors in game theory, concerns persist regarding their alignment with human values and fairness. This ongoing dialogue reflects the broader implications of AI in academic and practical applications.
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