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Zhentao Tan, Jingyi Shen, Yanbo Li, Yao Liu, Yue Wu, Jieping Ye
The paper surveys sequence mechanisms through five memory roles: representation, update, access, readout, and integration. It compares token retrieval, sparse selection, and recurrent or structured states, including their placement across network depth. In an inventory, hybrid records rise from 0 of 6 during 2022–2023 to 17 of 27 in 2026. This pattern does not establish quality or efficiency gains.
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