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This research aims to challenge traditional views on AI memory by asserting that memory serves as the foundational aspect of digital existence.

March 5, 2026Open Access

Memory as Ontology: A Constitutional Memory Architecture for Persistent Digital Citizens

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This research aims to challenge traditional views on AI memory by asserting that memory serves as the foundational aspect of digital existence.
Proposes the Memory-as-Ontology paradigm for AI memory systems.
Designs Animesis, a memory system based on Constitutional Memory Architecture (CMA).
Develops a four-layer governance hierarchy and a multi-layer semantic storage system for digital citizens.
Demonstrates that existing systems prioritize functionality, whereas this paradigm emphasizes identity continuity.
Compares Animesis with traditional memory systems like Mem0 and Letta, showing a fundamental shift in approach.

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Proposes a new memory framework for digital beings, emphasizing identity continuity over standard functionalities.

zhenghui li (2026) studied this question.

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