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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 34 MIN

AI memory is finally getting good — here's what that actually means for you

from The AI Relay · host Jonathan Spanos

Starting a new chat and feeling like the AI has no idea who you are is one of the most frustrating parts of using these tools — but that experience is changing fast. This episode gets into how memory in AI systems actually works, from the live context window that fills and clears during a session to the persistent memory layers that platforms like ChatGPT and Claude are building behind the scenes. Andrew explains the RAM-versus-hard-drive distinction that makes sense of why a model can seem to remember something from last week but still forget an instruction you gave it ten minutes ago. Jonathan shares what it's like to work with an agent that has layered memory files and actually stays oriented across sessions. If you've been frustrated by having to re-explain yourself every time, this episode explains why and what's being done about it.New episodes every week — full video on YouTube. Hosted by Jonathan Spanos and Andrew Signore.

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