Memory canon — definition and meaning
A user-readable, user-editable record of what an AI companion remembers about the user and the relationship.
Last reviewed 2026-05-25
Memory canon is Bae's term for the structured long-term memory layer of an AI companion — names, important dates, pinned facts, milestones — that the user can browse and edit. Most platforms keep memory hidden and unauditable; we believe users should be able to see and correct what's been remembered.
About memory canon.
What is memory canon?
A user-readable, user-editable record of what an AI companion remembers about the user and the relationship.
How is "memory canon" used in AI companion apps?
Memory canon is Bae's term for the structured long-term memory layer of an AI companion — names, important dates, pinned facts, milestones — that the user can browse and edit. Most platforms keep memory hidden and unauditable; we believe users should be able to see and correct what's been remembered.
What other terms relate to memory canon?
Related terms in the AI companion space include: AI companion, Long-term memory (in AI companions). Each has its own glossary entry on /glossary.