Explore how agents remember across sessions using vector databases and Firestore
Part of AI Agents: From Chatbots To Doers
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Chatbot memory (short-term): Conversation history within one session Close tab = forgot everything
Agent memory (long-term):
Example: Day 1: "I'm studying calculus for the AP exam" Day 7: "Find me practice problems" Agent: "Here are calculus practice problems focused on AP exam topics" ✓ Remembered: subject, purpose, difficulty level
Test your understanding with this quiz.
Why do agents need long-term memory beyond conversation history?
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Create a memory system that balances utility (remembering useful context) with privacy (not storing sensitive data unnecessarily).
Consider: What makes interactions more helpful? What could be harmful to remember?