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Integration of Multi-agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) and Large Language Models (LLMs) in Agentic AI Systems: A Narrative Review

Aug 2026 · SN Computer Science · Vol 7 · 0 citations · 68 references

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The paper delivers a comprehensive integrative review which examines current LLM–MARL research through various aspects of agent architectures and coordination mechanisms and memory augmentation and evaluation methodologies used in different fields of study.

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