2502.04259v1
2502.04259v1
human thought
2025
Abstract
Keywords: Cognitive AI, Memory Contexts (Short and Long Term), Dynamic Knowledge
Update, Advanced Cognitive Processing
1. Introduction to Cognitive AI
1.1. Definition
The emulation of human cognitive processing is one of the challenges faced by Artificial
Intelligence (AI), this paradigm focuses on an approach that goes beyond the traditional
answering queries; but also in understanding, learning, and adapting based on previous
interactions (Sereati et al., 2020). Therefore, Cognitive AI seeks to replicate human cognitive
functions such as memory, learning, and reasoning to achieve a more natural and effective
The purpose of this Framework is focused on bridging the gap between traditional AI systems,
which operate primarily on predefined rules and patterns (Pandey & Bhat, 2023), and a more
advanced level of intelligence that simulates human cognitive capabilities; Cognitive AI seeks to
provide a structured basis for the standardization of this new type of architecture that allows AI
systems not only to access and use previously trained knowledge, but also to accumulate, update
and manage the knowledge acquired over multiple interactions, improving personalization and
Within this approach, three essential key concepts are highlighted to understand how it works,
which will be discussed in depth in the following sections, however each of them will be
described in the form of an introduction, we start with “the context of interaction” which acts as
a long-term memory, which stores and manages persistent information about the user's
On the other hand, we have the “key conversational context” concerning its functions like that of
short-term memory, retaining relevant information only during the current session to maintain
the coherence and flow of the dialogue (Marri, 2024). Finally, “the integration of knowledge” is
a fundamental aspect as it allows us to combine the initial training data of the model with live
interactions, enabling the AI system to evolve and adapt based on past experiences and new data
The User Interaction Module aims to act as the main interface between the AI system and the
user, allowing data entry and conversation maintenance, among its main roles is to capture user
requests and feedback in real-time, providing a fluid and accessible experience (Meng et al.,
2024), therefore, this module will be responsible for initiating and managing interactions,
adapting to user behavior to improve communication and foster a friendly and efficient user
environment. Among the main features of this module, we propose two combined elements that
will provide a robust framework of security, continuity, and coherence of the user experience.
interactions, the monitoring of the interaction that allows recording and analyzing usage
patterns.
b) Session management, through which you can facilitate the management of multiple
Below, the conversation context will be explained in detail, which can be compared to some
used during interaction sessions, this "context" focuses on retaining the details necessary for the
current conversation, ensuring that the system can respond in a coherent and contextualized way
(Marri, 2024), this type of memory is essential for maintaining fluidity in dialogue and
responding appropriately to user questions or comments in a limited time frame (Liu et al.,
2023).
A key feature of the “conversation context” is its re-establishment at the end of the session,
being a design aimed at guaranteeing the efficiency of the system, this because the retained
information is only useful during the current interaction and therefore the flow of data within this
context it includes the capture of immediate responses, real-time updates, and the user's
questions, allowing the system to maintain an up-to-date and contextual understanding of the
The other type of memory is the "interaction context" which could be represented as the long-
term memory of the system, functioning as a repository of persistent information that stores user
preferences, historical data and previous interactions, this type of memory is crucial for the
personalization of the experience, as it allows the system to retain and use relevant information
throughout multiple sessions, this is because by maintaining details about the user's history, the
system can offer more accurate answers and adapt its behavior to better meet the user's
persistence and efficient access, as well as a well-defined synchronization process which allows
ensuring that relevant information remains available for future interactions and thus improving
"Pre-trained model knowledge" is based on training with large datasets containing general
information of the world and complex language patterns, this source of knowledge allows the AI
system to answer a variety of questions and perform natural language understanding tasks,
providing a solid foundation for interactions, therefore, the capabilities of the pre-trained model
include pattern recognition, logical reasoning, and the generation of contextually appropriate
On the other hand, "dynamic knowledge refreshing" refers to the ability of the system to
evaluate, store, and use new information acquired during user interactions, this process, known
as persistent memory updating, ensures that the system remains adaptable and can integrate new
data into its knowledge structure, improving the personalization and relevance of its responses
The "structure of a unified database" is a fundamental piece to manage both the conversational
context (short-term memory) and the interaction context (long-term memory), this database
allows for the efficient storage and retrial of key information, facilitating the updating and
synchronization of data as needed, unifying both contexts in a single database ensures that the
system can access all relevant information quickly and consistently (Finch & Choi, 2024).
For this reason, "state persistence mechanisms" include session persistence, which ensures that
data from a session can be maintained and potentially elevated to long-term memory if it is
determined to be relevant (Durt & Fuchs, 2024), and context synchronization which is the
process by which data from the current session is evaluated and transferred to long-term storage.
Within this module we have "logical and analytical processing" which in the AI system is
similar to the functions of the left hemisphere of the human brain, which is responsible for
handling structured tasks that require sequential reasoning, data analysis, and language
processing (Sholihah, 2022). It is essential for performing logical operations and providing
precise and detailed answers that require a high level of technical and structured understanding.
On the other hand, "creative and pattern recognition processing" is comparable to the functions
of the right hemisphere, which manages tasks that require a broader understanding of the context,
allowing for the generation of creative responses and the interpretation of complex data (Aberg
et al., 2016). The system uses this type of processing to adapt to different contexts and make
inferences, offering answers that go beyond the literal and encompass richer and more nuanced
interpretations.
The interaction flow describes the structured process by which information is handled from the
moment the user initiates a query until the update of the system memories, it is important to
emphasize that this flow begins with the user's search input, where the request is initially
processed in the context of conversation (short-term memory), being here where the system
analyzes and responds based on the temporal data of the current session (Finch & Choi, 2024),
therefore, this management of the conversation context is essential to maintain the coherence and
It is also important to consider that within this flow process, as the session progresses, an
evaluation of the relevance of the interaction in the long term is carried out; During this process,
the system determines if the information captured during the session should persist beyond the
current interaction, therefore, if under this premise the information is identified as relevant, it is
transferred to the context of interaction (long-term memory), thus ensuring that the system can
use this data in future interactions to improve personalization and user understanding. Below we
will explain these two concepts in detail (Fuente & Pousada, 2019; Liu et al., 2023).
3.1.2. Relevance Validation
potentially relevant, the system proceeds to validate it using methods based on algorithms and
predefined rules. For this, it applies a data weighting system, assigning a score to each element
If this score exceeds a set threshold, the information is classified as suitable to be stored in long-
term memory, another critical step is the evaluation of temporal persistence, which is to
determine if the data has a prolonged impact or is simply ephemeral. For example, a one-time
reminder of a meeting may not meet persistence criteria, while details related to recurring events
or personal preferences are often validated for long-term storage (Finch & Choi, 2024).
To better understand this process, it is important to understand that the validated information is
compared with the existing data in the context of interaction, so if it complements, updates, or
improves prior knowledge without redundancy, its relevance is confirmed, guaranteeing efficient
In the case of persistence decisions, the system follows a structured flow to ensure that only
significant information is retained in long-term memory, this is because, during each session, the
information is considered relevant and persistent, transferred to the context of interaction, and
integrated as part of long-term memory (Christoph & Fuchs, 2024). Conversely, if the data fails
to meet the established criteria, it is deleted after the session to prevent system overload and
preserve operational efficiency. This approach ensures that the system not only manages memory
effectively but also enhances the user experience by retaining only information that offers
In a Cognitive AI system, knowledge is used through the combination of its accessibility and pre-
training, through its dynamic integration based on previous interactions, with pre-trained
knowledge being the fixed base of information that allows the AI system to have a solid starting
point which is key to providing immediate and reliable answers (Marri, 2024).
It is also important to emphasize that pre-trained knowledge has a limitation which is that it
derived from large volumes of data with which the model was initially trained, allowing it to
understand natural language and effectively answer a variety of general questions (Durt & Fuchs,
2024).
In addition to pre-trained knowledge we have dynamic knowledge which is the information that
is continuously adapted and updated with new interactions, which allows the AI system to
personalize and improve its responses over time, this type of knowledge is consulted and updated
in real-time as the system interacts with the user, ensuring that responses are increasingly
relevant and personalized (Zheng et al., 2023), with this updating process being a reinforcement
in the system's ability to learn from previous experiences and apply that learning in future
To conclude with this section we must mention that both types of knowledge interact
trained knowledge base, which offers a comprehensive and grounded understanding of language
and pre-established patterns, with the adaptability of dynamic knowledge, which allows
Within the data flow the decision framework is a critical structure that guides the process of
identifying, evaluating, and storing the data generated during the interaction with the user, this
framework determines whether the information captured during the current session is significant
This process begins with the identification of relevant data, followed by an evaluation in which it
is decided whether that data meets the persistence criteria, for this reason if the decision is
available for future consultation and use (Fuente & Pousada, 2019).
To represent this process clearly and visually, we have the following flowchart which describes
the complete cycle from user input, management in the conversation context, persistence
assessment, to long-term memory update, this decision framework also provides a transparent
approach to how data is handled, ensuring that the transition between short-term and long-term
memory is carried out efficiently and according to predefined criteria that improve the user
experience and the functionality of the system (Christoph & Fuchs, 2024; Torrentina, 2024).
Figure 1
Cognitive AI Data Flow. Own Creation
This analysis seeks to understand how human cognitive processes and the capabilities of an AI
reasoning, memory, and decision-making take place in the brain. which can learn from
experience, adapt to new situations, and apply accumulated knowledge to solve problems
For this reason, this Framework aims to seek a deeper understanding of how Cognitive AI
technology can replicate biological functions through algorithms and models that mimic the
structure of a neural network, capturing complex patterns of data to respond intelligently and
adaptively (Zheng et al., 2023), below, a matrix that explains this comparative analysis.
Table 1
Benchmarking Matrix: Traditional AI and Cognitive AI. Own Creation
User Input The request is received, but The request is received and
it does not retain context. stored in short-term
memory.
brain nucleus, containing a vast repository of general knowledge and language patterns acquired
during its initial training with large amounts of data (Torrentira, 2024), this model allows the AI
to perform tasks such as language understanding, text generation and response to questions
However, although this nucleus mimics some capabilities of the human brain, such as the
Logical reasoning and comprehension (Ye et al., 2023), are limited in their ability to improvise
outside of the patterns and data on which it was trained, unlike the natural flexibility and
A useful comparison between AI models and the human brain is the functioning of memory,
storage capacity being crucial to maintain consistency in interactions and handle multiple pieces
of information at the same time (Marri, 2024), below, a matrix that explains this comparative
analysis.
Table 2
Benchmarking Matrix: Human Memory and AI Short-Term Memory. own creation
However, on the other hand, long-term memory will allow human beings to store information in
a more lasting way while being involved in learning and accumulating knowledge over time,
which allows people to apply past experiences to solve future problems (Fuente & Pousada,
2019).
In an AI system, these concepts are reflected in the methods called "Contexts", being the context
of conversation, the analogy of short-term memory, and the context of interaction of long-term
memory. To better understand these concepts, they will be explained below. In the case of the
conversational context, it retains data for the duration of a session, like how working memory
handles information temporarily. Once the session ends, this memory is restarted unless relevant
information is identified that must be stored in long-term memory (Liu et al., 2023).
When stored in long-term memory, the interaction context comes into play, which functions like
long-term memory, storing accumulated data that can be consulted and used in future
interactions, which allows AI to improve its ability to personalize and retain important
Finally, we must emphasize that, although this analogy is of utmost relevance in Cognitive AI as
it will help us understand how AI models are designed to mimic the structure of human
cognition, there are some limitations in terms of depth and flexibility in adaptive learning that
technologies designed to handle and process large volumes of data efficiently, among them are
structured databases which are essential to store and manage both the interaction context and the
conversation context, ensuring the persistence of data and its rapid recovery (Marri, 2024).
These databases include certain technologies such as PostgreSQL, NoSQL, and MongoDB,
as that provided by AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, which facilitate the scalable
storage and processing capacity necessary to handle complex AI operations, allowing fast and
On the other hand, we have data management which is supported by container orchestration
and their deployment, in addition, to these technologies we have real-time data processing tools
and batches, such as Apache Kafka and Spark, which guarantee the updating and synchronization
As we have been able to observe in the discussions, this technological stack allows us to
understand in an easier and summarized way how a robust and scalable environment works,
which can allow a Cognitive AI system to adapt to the workload and requirements in human-AI
Scalability plays a key role in the implementation of a Cognitive AI framework, as it allows the
system to handle an increase in the number of users or the complexity of queries without losing
performance, to achieve this, distributed architectures are implemented that use the capacity for
horizontal scaling, i.e., the addition of more nodes to the system to distribute the workload
partitioning techniques and the use of caching to accelerate data retrieval through the use of
monitoring tools, such as Prometheus and Grafana, which are used to monitor system
minimize latency in the generation of responses, which must be able to perform fast inferences,
even when accessing large volumes of long-term memory data, another complement is
parallelization techniques, and the implementation of GPUs or TPUs (processors designed for
machine learning operations) which help maintaining efficiency in processing large amounts of
data and simultaneous tasks, ensuring a smooth, and seamless user experience (Pandey & Bhat,
2023).
As for data security and privacy, this is an issue of relevance in a system of Cognitive AI. Due to
the handling of personal and sensitive data, the protocols that must be used guarantee the
protection of information in all stages of data storage and transfer (Torrentira, 2024). In addition,
Security), ensure the integrity of data during transmission, while techniques such as data-at-rest
techniques, such as AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), protect the information stored in
databases (Zhang et al., 2023; Hazra et al., 2024), for this reason, the authentication and
authorization of users through access control systems, such as OAuth and two-factor
authentication (2FA) protocols, strengthen the security of interactions and access to the system
Data privacy is ensured by implementing policies in compliance with data protection regulations,
such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer
Privacy Act), with these policies being clear rules on how personal data should be collected,
Furthermore, data anonymization and pseudonymization techniques are also integrated to protect
the user's identity in long-term memory storage and during persistent memory updates. These
approaches ensure that AI can operate safely and ethically, protecting user information while
optimizing the personalization and relevance of responses (Christoph & Fuchs, 2024).
The practical applications of a Cognitive AI framework are wide, highlighting its impact on
sectors such as education and human behavior. In the educational field, Cognitive AI can make it
possible to create adaptive learning platforms that respond to the individual needs of students.
These platforms could adjust the content and level of difficulty based on progress and learning
style, acting as personalized tutors that provide real-time feedback and specific
recommendations, thus improving the effectiveness of the educational process (Marri, 2024).
psychological and therapeutic interventions, since these systems can adapt to the emotions,
behaviors, and needs of the user in real-time, offering emotional support, early detection of
psychological problems, and personalized guides for well-being (Liu et al., 2023).
Therefore, these two application examples demonstrate how Cognitive AI has the potential to
transform key sectors through personalization and adaptability, significantly improving the user
experience, as is the case with personalized assistants based on Cognitive AI, improving
traditional assistants, through a deeper understanding in the management of user preferences
over time to offer a more natural interaction and relevant (Meng et al., 2024).
Therefore, today and in a holistic way, Cognitive AI can also be a tool applicable to business
complex processes, to obtain efficiency, by reducing costs and enabling organizations to adapt
The strengths in this research work were able to identify some advantages of Cognitive AI
especially in its ability to offer a high level of personalization and adaptability, due to the
integration of long-term and short-term memory, since these systems can learn from past
interactions and apply that knowledge to improve future responses and decisions (Zheng et al.,
2023).
Bringing this customization to a more satisfactory user experience, since the system adapts and
responds more precisely to individual needs, with the capabilities that AI has to process and
analyze large volumes of data in real-time time allowing faster and more informed decision-
making.
However, some inherent limitations and challenges have been identified in this study that must
be considered, such as the handling of large amounts of data, which requires advanced
infrastructure to repel scalability and efficiency problems, in addition to one of the most
important challenges that is the risk of cognitive biases, which can arise if the training data or
previous interactions contain implicit biases which could influence the decision-making of AI
and affect the fairness and objectivity of its responses (Fuente & Pousada, 2019).
Therefore, to mitigate these risks, it is critical to implement training and evaluation strategies that
promote transparency and reduce bias, as well as ensure that AI operates ethically and complies
with privacy and data protection regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA (Bakare et al., 2024).
that mimic and optimize human cognitive abilities. by combining short- and long-term memory
with a structured storage infrastructure and advanced cognitive processing, this framework
allows a more natural and personalized interaction between the user and the AI.
It is also important to emphasize that the robustness of the system in terms of personalization and
contextual learning positions it as an essential tool in the new era of artificial intelligence, its
potential lies in its ability to adapt and evolve with each interaction, offering more accurate and
relevant responses over time, therefore, this adaptability improves the user experience in
Although the current capabilities of the Cognitive AI framework are extensive, the next steps in
research and development should focus on further improving its learning capacity and
adaptability, a key direction identified in this study is the future work of continuous learning
algorithms that allow Cognitive AI to continue learning and adjusting without the need to be
trained from scratch. which would increase their ability to respond to new and changing
situations. We also identified the need to implement mechanisms to minimize cognitive biases
and improve equity in decision-making, ensuring that the system maintains a high ethical and
Another relevant issue is the use of lighter and more optimized models that can contribute to the
mobile phones and IoT devices (Rashid et al., 2022), in addition to the integration of advanced
perception and multimodality capabilities (e.g., text blending, voice and image), which would
expand the applicability of the framework to new scenarios and use cases, ensuring that the
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