In Search of the Engram in LLMs: A Neuroscience Perspective on the Memory Functions in AI Models

Minsung Kim, Jea Kwon, Dong-Kyum Kim, Meeyoung Cha

Blogpost Url: https://d2jud02ci9yv69.cloudfront.net/2025-04-28-engram-172/blog/engram/

Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) are enhancing our daily lives but also pose risks like spreading misinformation and violating privacy, highlighting the importance of understanding how they process and store information. This blogpost offers a fresh look into a neuroscience-inspired perspective of LLM's memory functions, based on the concept of engrams-the physical substrate of memory in living organism. We discuss a synergy between AI research and neuroscience, as both fields cover complexities of intelligent systems.

Conflict Of Interest: I declare no conflict of interest.

Submission Number: 66