We discuss the critical need for artificial intelligence (AI) to possess long-term memory, moving beyond the current "stateless" nature of many chatbots that forget information between interactions. It highlights the significant costs and inefficiencies associated with AI's short memory, likening it to a perpetually amnesiac colleague who requires constant re-explanation. The article introduces Contextual Memory Intelligence (CMI) as a solution, which aims to integrate continuous memory into AI architectures, allowing systems to remember, organize, and utilize past information. Examples like MemoryBank, LongMem, and MemInsight illustrate current advancements in building persistent AI memory. Ultimately, the text argues that AI with long-term memory will transform into more effective, trustworthy, and personalized partners, capable of fostering continuity, reflection, and auditability in various applications.

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