AGI Memory System

A sophisticated database design for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) memory management, implementing multiple types of memory storage and retrieval mechanisms inspired by human cognitive architecture.

Overview

This system provides a comprehensive memory management solution for AGI applications, featuring:

• Multiple memory types (Episodic, Semantic, Procedural, Strategic)
• Vector-based memory storage and similarity search
• Graph-based memory relationships
• Dynamic memory importance calculation
• Memory decay simulation
• Working memory system
• Memory consolidation mechanisms

Architecture

Memory Types

1. Working Memory

   • Temporary storage for active processing
   • Automatic expiry mechanism
   • Vector embeddings for content similarity

2. Episodic Memory

   • Event-based memories with temporal context
   • Stores actions, contexts, and results
   • Emotional valence tracking
   • Verification status

3. Semantic Memory

   • Fact-based knowledge storage
   • Confidence scoring
   • Source tracking
   • Contradiction management
   • Categorical organization

4. Procedural Memory

   • Step-by-step procedure storage
   • Success rate tracking
   • Duration monitoring
   • Failure point analysis

5. Strategic Memory

   • Pattern recognition storage
   • Adaptation history
   • Context applicability
   • Success metrics

Key Features

• Vector Embeddings: Uses pgvector for similarity-based memory retrieval
• Graph Relationships: Apache AGE integration for complex memory relationships
• Dynamic Scoring: Automatic calculation of memory importance and relevance
• Memory Decay: Time-based decay simulation for realistic memory management
• Change Tracking: Historical tracking of memory modifications

Technical Stack

• Database: PostgreSQL with extensions:
  • pgvector (vector similarity)
  • AGE (graph database)
  • btree_gist
  • pg_trgm
  • cube

Setup

cp .env.local .env # modify the .env file with your own values
docker compose up -d

This will:

1. Start a PostgreSQL instance with all required extensions (pgvector, AGE, etc.)
2. Initialize the database schema
3. Create necessary tables, functions, and triggers

Testing

Run the test suite with:

pytest test.py -v

Database Schema

Core Tables

1. working_memory

   • Temporary storage with automatic expiry
   • Vector embeddings for similarity search
   • Priority scoring for attention mechanisms

2. long_term_memory

   • Permanent storage for consolidated memories
   • Links to specific memory type tables
   • Metadata tracking (creation, modification, access)

3. memory_relationships

   • Graph-based relationship storage
   • Bidirectional links between memories
   • Relationship type classification

Memory Type Tables

Each specialized memory type has its own table with type-specific fields:

• episodic_memory
• semantic_memory
• procedural_memory
• strategic_memory

Indexes and Constraints

• Vector indexes for similarity search
• Graph indexes for relationship traversal
• Temporal indexes for time-based queries

Example Queries

Memory Retrieval

-- Find similar memories using vector similarity
SELECT * FROM long_term_memory
WHERE embedding <-> query_embedding < threshold
ORDER BY embedding <-> query_embedding
LIMIT 10;

-- Find related memories through graph
SELECT * FROM ag_catalog.cypher('memory_graph', $$
    MATCH (m:MemoryNode)-[:RELATES_TO]->(related)
    WHERE m.id = $memory_id
    RETURN related
$$) as (related agtype);

System Maintenance

The memory system requires three key maintenance processes to function effectively:

1. Memory Consolidation

Short-term memories need to be consolidated into long-term storage. This process should:

• Move frequently accessed items from working memory to permanent storage
• Run periodically (recommended every 4-6 hours)
• Consider memory importance and access patterns

2. Memory Pruning

The system needs regular cleanup to prevent overwhelming storage:

• Archive or remove low-relevance memories
• Decay importance scores of unused memories
• Run daily or weekly, depending on system usage

3. Database Optimization

Regular database maintenance ensures optimal performance:

• Reindex tables for efficient vector searches
• Update statistics for query optimization
• Run during off-peak hours

Implementation Note

These maintenance tasks can be implemented using:

• Database scheduling tools
• External task schedulers
• System-level scheduling (cron, systemd, etc.)

Choose the scheduling method that best fits your infrastructure and monitoring capabilities. Ensure proper logging and error handling for all maintenance operations.

Usage Guide

Memory Interaction Flow

The AGI Memory System provides a layered approach to memory management, similar to human cognitive processes:

1. Initial Memory Creation

   • New information enters through working memory
   • System assigns initial importance scores
   • Vector embeddings are generated for similarity matching

2. Memory Retrieval

   • Query across multiple memory types simultaneously
   • Use similarity search for related memories
   • Access through graph relationships for connected concepts

3. Memory Updates

   • Automatic tracking of memory modifications
   • Importance scores adjust based on usage
   • Relationships update dynamically

4. Memory Integration

   • Cross-referencing between memory types
   • Automatic relationship discovery
   • Pattern recognition across memories

graph TD
    Input[New Information] --> WM[Working Memory]
    WM --> |Consolidation| LTM[Long-Term Memory]
    
    subgraph "Long-Term Memory"
        LTM --> EM[Episodic Memory]
        LTM --> SM[Semantic Memory]
        LTM --> PM[Procedural Memory]
        LTM --> STM[Strategic Memory]
    end
    
    Query[Query/Retrieval] --> |Vector Search| LTM
    Query --> |Graph Traversal| LTM
    
    EM ---|Relationships| SM
    SM ---|Relationships| PM
    PM ---|Relationships| STM
    
    LTM --> |Decay| Archive[Archive/Removal]
    WM --> |Cleanup| Archive

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Key Integration Points

• Use the API for all memory operations
• Implement proper error handling for failed operations
• Monitor memory usage and system performance
• Regular backup of critical memories

Best Practices

• Initialize working memory with reasonable size limits
• Implement rate limiting for memory operations
• Regular validation of memory consistency
• Monitor and adjust importance scoring parameters

Important Note

This database schema is designed for a single AGI instance. Supporting multiple AGI instances would require significant schema modifications, including:

• Adding AGI instance identification to all memory tables
• Partitioning strategies for memory isolation
• Modified relationship handling for cross-AGI memory sharing
• Separate working memory spaces per AGI
• Additional access controls and memory ownership

If you need multi-AGI support, consider refactoring the schema to include tenant isolation patterns before implementation.