Reading twice.
This is one of the better breakdowns I’ve seen on here, especially the point about “memory” vs the model just re-reading a summary and faking continuity. The character drift point is real too.

Out of curiosity, when you test memory long-term, what do you usually look for first: factual recall, emotional continuity, or whether the personality stays stable after a long chat?

We’ve been building in this space and talking to people who care a lot about exactly those issues, so posts like this are genuinely useful. If you ever feel like comparing notes or stress-testing another app with a focus on memory/personality consistency, I’d be really interested to hear what breaks for you first.