Enhancing Long-Term Memory using Hierarchical Aggregate Tree for Retrieval Augmented Generation
On the map: Retrieval-augmented generation → Conversational and speech RAG
Abstract (arXiv)
Large language models have limited context capacity, hindering reasoning over long conversations. We propose the Hierarchical Aggregate Tree memory structure to recursively aggregate relevant dialogue context through conditional tree traversals. HAT encapsulates information from children nodes, enabling broad coverage with depth control. We formulate finding best context as optimal tree traversal. Experiments show HAT improves dialog coherence and summary quality over baseline contexts, demonstrating the techniques effectiveness for multi turn reasoning without exponential parameter growth. This memory augmentation enables more consistent, grounded longform conversations from LLMs
Key facts. Cited by 4 papers in the map (data through 7 Oct 2026). Placed in Conversational and speech RAG, one of 15 directions in Retrieval-augmented generation. Builds on 6 of its 6 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 10 Jun 2024.
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