Zep
Definition
Long-term memory system for AI through conversation history management and automatic summarization. Enriched context retrieval from past conversations. Stores conversation threads — not governed facts. No encryption, no conflict detection, no PII handling.
Why It Matters
Conversations and facts are different data types. Conversations contain raw, unverified dialogue. Facts are extracted, verified, and conflict-checked claims. A conversation might contain both "the budget is $10K" and "the budget is $50K" — without governance, both are equally valid.
How Exogram Addresses This
Exogram stores verified facts with provenance, not conversation threads. Contradiction detection catches conflicting claims. Encryption protects data at rest. The difference is trust: Zep stores what was said. Exogram stores what is known.
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Key Takeaways
- → This concept is part of the broader AI governance landscape
- → Production AI requires multiple layers of protection
- → Deterministic enforcement provides zero-error-rate guarantees