# Agent memory: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> Agent memory brings together mechanisms for storing and retrieving information between the steps or interactions of an AI system.
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# Agent memory

Agent memory brings together mechanisms for storing and retrieving information between the steps or interactions of an AI system

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It can include preferences, facts or work results, with different lifespans and scopes. It should distinguish verified information from inferences. Its design needs rules for updating, access and deletion to avoid reusing outdated or out-of-context data.

Topics

[Artificial intelligence](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/inteligencia-artificial)

## Related concepts

- [Agent orchestration](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/agent-orchestration)
- [AI agent](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/ai-agent)
- [AI hallucination](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/ai-hallucination)