Large Language Models Intermediate
episodic memory
In LLMs, information learned after training.
Plain English Explanation
In LLMs, information learned after training. In contrast, semantic memory is information learned during training. Episodic memory can be temporary (for example, lasting only within the current chatbot session) or more permanent (for example, persisting for each session the user invokes). See also procedural memory.
How is it used?
Practitioners refer to episodic memory when building, training, or evaluating machine learning systems. It appears in research papers, product documentation, and technical discussions about AI capabilities and limitations.