AI dictionary

Memory

Information stored outside the immediate prompt so an AI system can recall preferences, facts, or progress later.

Plain English

Memory is what lets the system remember beyond one chat or one run.

Example

An agent stores that the user prefers concise summaries and that the project uses Bun, not npm.

Why it matters

Memory improves continuity, but it also creates new risks such as stale, sensitive, or poisoned context.