Abstract: A method includes evaluating a transaction using a first swarm member to generate a first cooperative prediction related to the transaction. The first cooperative prediction is based, at least in part, on a first affinity value of the first swarm member to one or more other swarm members. The method also includes evaluating the transaction using a second swarm member to arrive at a second cooperative prediction related to the transaction. The second cooperative prediction is based, at least in part, on a second affinity of the second swarm member to one or more other swarm members. A swarm prediction related to the transaction is generated based on both the first cooperative prediction and the second cooperative prediction.

Abstract: A method includes evaluating a transaction using a first swarm member to generate a first cooperative prediction related to the transaction. The first cooperative prediction is based, at least in part, a first affinity value of the first swarm member to one or more other swarm members. The method also includes evaluating the transaction using a second swarm member to arrive at a second cooperative prediction related to the transaction. The second cooperative prediction is based, at least in part, on a second affinity of the second swarm member to one or more other swarm members. A swarm prediction related to the transaction is generated based on both the first cooperative prediction and the second cooperative prediction.