Memory

Using LongMemEval to Improve Agent Memory

Using LongMemEval to Improve Agent Memory

Sam Bhagwat of Mastra details their process for optimizing AI agent memory using the Long Mem Eval benchmark. He breaks down memory into subtasks like temporal reasoning and knowledge updates, and shares how targeted improvements—such as tailored templates, targeted data updates, and structured message formatting—led to state-of-the-art performance, emphasizing the importance of iterative evaluation.

9 Commandments for Building AI Agents

9 Commandments for Building AI Agents

A deep dive into the design principles for building effective AI agents, covering the evolution of the ReAct loop, the critical role of memory and learning from experience, the 'build vs. buy' dilemma for tooling, and the importance of abstracting all capabilities—including systems and people—as tools.