Describes Google's and Yahoo's online auctions for ad space, delving into the theory of first- and second-price auctions, and the winner's curse.

Steve Ballmer mentions "In the game theory of things, we assumed there was some probability" in analyzing entry decisions.

People see patterns even when none exist, such as in IPod's randomization feature. This presents a behavioral challenge for mixed strategies. (by Steven Levy)

Amusing article about how misspelled auction listings are less likely to be found and thus create an arbitrage opportunity. (by Diana Jean Schemo)

Argues that open source software does not cause a tragedy of the commons but in fact turns the tragedy "into a Tragedy into a Cornucopia."

Bayesian probabilistic spam filters work better than static checking against keywords or address lists.

Computer system security is not simply a probabilistic exercise since hackers are strategic actors. Game theoretic thought is required.

Points out that online auctions are not a panacea, and warns against concentrating solely on price.

Quantum computing holds a solution to the prisoner's dilemma, physicists show.

Since many Web resources are public, the tragedy of the commons occurs, diminishing their usefulness.

The winner's curse impacts auctions for telecom licenses. Effects could be reduced through transparency and information-sharing. (by Bhaskar Chakravorti)

Describes a Bayesian approach to filtering spam from users' mailboxes.

Compatibility of hardware and software is a prisoner's dilemma, resolved by the adoption of standards.

Since security is a public good, developing secure protocols is a tragedy of the commons. (by William Jackson)

The demise of the digital video technology demonstrates the first mover disadvantage in technology.

Provides algorithms for modeling complexity: boundedly rational agents playing repeated congestion games

Quantum computing holds a solution to the prisoner's dilemma and other games, physicists show. (by Chiu Fan Lee and Neil F Johnson)

Quantum computing holds a solution to the prisoner's dilemma, physicists show.

Encryption: the web is a one-shot, not an iterated prisoner's dilemma

Open-source software and network security represent hawk-dove games

Excite loses in game of chicken against AT&T by underestimating its opponent

Quantum computing holds a solution to the prisoner's dilemma, physicists show. (by Erica Klarreich)

Information technology: the need for game theory, since opponents are rational

Discusses web-based business plans in light of the tragedy of the commons and the need to privatize Web resources.

Bayesian probability analysis gains popularity in uses ranging from effectiveness of medical procedures to email screeners.

The prisoner's dilemma as an educational tool for developers.

Microsoft applies Bayesian probability analysis to decide when a user needs help or advice.

Submission charges may improve search results, diminishing the tragedy of the commons

Electronic commerce: automated negotiation requires understanding of game theory

Electronic commerce: constant-sum games in online advertising

Proper assignment of liability creates the incentives for those best able to manage risk to do so.

Despite the popularity of online auction sites, auctions suffer from several shortcomings including the winner's curse and design issues. (by Peter Coy)

Quantum computing holds a solution to the prisoner's dilemma

Internet auctions take a strange turn in allocating ova to highest bidders.

Lack of Internet pricing schemes leads to a tragedy of the commons and high congestion.

How online auctions worsen the winner's curse by introducing more and more irrational bidders.

Quantum computing can revolutionize game theory with a new breed of mixed strategies

Bayesian networks underly many of Microsoft's technologies, from diagnosing problems to knowing when a user needs advice.