AMA: Adaptive Memory via Multi-Agent Collaboration
On the map: LLM agents and tool use → Agent memory systems
Abstract (arXiv)
The rapid evolution of Large Language Model (LLM) agents has necessitated robust memory systems to support cohesive long-term interaction and complex reasoning. Benefiting from the strong capabilities of LLMs, recent research focus has shifted from simple context extension to the development of dedicated agentic memory systems. However, existing approaches typically rely on rigid retrieval granularity, accumulation-heavy maintenance strategies, and coarse-grained update mechanisms. These design choices create a persistent mismatch between stored information and task-specific reasoning demands, while leading to the unchecked accumulation of logical inconsistencies over time. To address these challenges, we propose Adaptive Memory via Multi-Agent Collaboration (AMA), a novel framework that leverages coordinated agents to manage memory across multiple granularities. AMA employs a hierarchical memory design that dynamically aligns retrieval granularity with task complexity. Specifically, the Constructor and Retriever jointly enable multi-granularity memory construction and adaptive query routing. The Judge verifies the relevance and consistency of retrieved content, triggering iterative retrieval when evidence is insufficient or invoking the Refresher upon detecting logical conflicts. The Refresher then enforces memory consistency by performing targeted updates or removing outdated entries. Extensive experiments on challenging long-context benchmarks show that AMA significantly outperforms state-of-the-art baselines while reducing token consumption by approximately 80% compared to full-context methods, demonstrating its effectiveness in maintaining retrieval precision and long-term memory consistency.
Key facts. Cited by 6 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026). Placed in Agent memory systems, one of 16 directions in LLM agents and tool use. Builds on 25 of its 49 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 28 Jan 2026.
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25 of 49 references.
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- 2024Evaluating Very Long-Term Conversational Memory of LLM Agents27 Feb
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Citing papers per year: 2026: 6.
6 papers.
- 2026Skill-MAS: Evolving Meta-Skill for Automatic Multi-Agent Systemscited by 5
- 2026Unified-MAS: Universally Generating Domain-Specific Nodes for Empowering Automatic Multi-Agent Systemscited by 4
- 2026Mi-Memory: A Lifecycle Memory Framework for Personal AIcited by 3
- 2026PathMem: Toward Cognition-Aligned Memory Transformation for Pathology MLLMscited by 1
- 2026Memory Control Signals Emerge Before Action in Long Horizon Agentscited by 1
- 2026MAS-Gate: Unlocking Multi-Agent System Lifecycle via Node-Centric Quantificationcited by 0
- 2026MAS-Gate: Unlocking Multi-Agent System Lifecycle via Node-Centric Quantification13 Oct 2026
- 2026Memory Control Signals Emerge Before Action in Long Horizon Agents23 Sep 2026
- 2026Mi-Memory: A Lifecycle Memory Framework for Personal AI21 Jul 2026
- 2026Skill-MAS: Evolving Meta-Skill for Automatic Multi-Agent Systems17 Jun 2026
- 2026Unified-MAS: Universally Generating Domain-Specific Nodes for Empowering Automatic Multi-Agent Systems23 Mar 2026
- 2026PathMem: Toward Cognition-Aligned Memory Transformation for Pathology MLLMs10 Mar 2026
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