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Jul 11, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Why Does Your AI Agent Forget Mid‑Run? Understanding Token Window Limits and Context Management

The article explains that an AI agent’s “memory loss” is caused by the finite token context window, describes three concrete symptoms—repeating actions, forgetting constraints, and giving contradictory answers—and evaluates three engineering solutions (sliding‑window truncation, context compression, and external memory) with their trade‑offs, plus practical tips such as using CLAUDE.md for persistent rules and session_id for resume.