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Mai Development 0ac5a8e6d7 feat(04-05): complete personality learning integration
- Implement PersonalityAdaptation class with time-weighted learning and stability controls
- Integrate PersonalityLearner with MemoryManager and export system
- Create memory-integrated personality system in src/personality.py
- Add core personality protection while enabling adaptive learning
- Close personality learning integration gap from verification report
2026-01-28 13:48:30 -05:00

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Plan 04-05: Personality Learning Integration - Summary

Status: COMPLETE
Duration: 25 minutes
Date: 2026-01-28


What Was Built

PersonalityAdaptation Class (src/memory/personality/adaptation.py)

  • Time-weighted learning system with exponential decay for recent conversations
  • Stability controls including maximum change limits, cooling periods, and core value protection
  • Configuration system with learning rates (slow/medium/fast) and adaptation policies
  • Feedback integration with user rating processing and weight adjustments
  • Adaptation history tracking for rollback and analysis capabilities
  • Pattern import/export functionality for integration with other components

PersonalityLearner Integration (src/memory/__init__.py)

  • PersonalityLearner class that combines PatternExtractor, LayerManager, and PersonalityAdaptation
  • MemoryManager integration with personality_learner attribute and property access
  • Learning workflow with conversation range processing and pattern aggregation
  • Export system with PersonalityLearner available in __all__ for external import
  • Configuration options for learning enable/disable and rate control

Memory-Integrated Personality System (src/personality.py)

  • PersonalitySystem class that combines core values with learned personality layers
  • Core personality protection with immutable values (helpful, honest, safe, respectful, boundaries)
  • Learning enhancement system that applies personality layers while maintaining core character
  • Validation system for detecting conflicts between learned layers and core values
  • Global personality interface with functions: get_personality_response(), apply_personality_layers()

Key Integration Points

Memory ↔ Personality Connection

  • PersonalityLearner integrated into MemoryManager initialization
  • Pattern extraction from stored conversations for learning
  • Layer persistence through memory storage system
  • Feedback collection for continuous personality improvement

Core ↔ Learning Balance

  • Protected core values that cannot be overridden by learning
  • Layer priority system (CORE → HIGH → MEDIUM → LOW)
  • Stability controls preventing rapid personality swings
  • User feedback integration for guided personality adaptation

Configuration & Control

  • Learning enable/disable flag for user control
  • Adaptation rate settings (slow/medium/fast learning)
  • Core protection strength configuration
  • Rollback capability for problematic changes

Verification Criteria Met

PersonalityAdaptation class exists with time-weighted learning implementation
PersonalityLearner integrated with MemoryManager and exportable
src/personality.py exists and integrates with memory personality system
Learning workflow connects PatternExtractor → LayerManager → PersonalityAdaptation
Core personality values protected from learned modifications
Learning system configurable through enable/disable controls


Files Created/Modified

New Files

  • src/memory/personality/adaptation.py (398 lines) - Complete adaptation system
  • src/personality.py (318 lines) - Memory-integrated personality interface

Modified Files

  • src/memory/__init__.py - Added PersonalityLearner class and integration
  • Updated imports and exports for personality learning components

Integration Details

  • All components follow existing error handling patterns
  • Consistent data structures and method signatures across components
  • Comprehensive logging throughout the learning system
  • Protected core values with conflict detection mechanisms

Technical Implementation Notes

Stability Safeguards

  • Maximum 10% weight change per adaptation event
  • 24-hour cooling period between major adaptations
  • Core value protection prevents harmful personality changes
  • Confidence thresholds require high confidence for stable changes

Learning Algorithms

  • Exponential decay for conversation recency weighting
  • Pattern aggregation from multiple conversation sources
  • Feedback-driven adjustment with confidence weighting
  • Layer prioritization prevents conflicting adaptations

Performance Considerations

  • Lazy initialization of personality components
  • Memory-efficient pattern storage and retrieval
  • Background learning with minimal performance impact
  • Selective activation of personality layers based on context

Next Steps

The personality learning integration gap has been completely closed. All three missing components (PersonalityAdaptation, PersonalityLearner integration, and personality.py) are now implemented and working together as a cohesive system.

Ready for:

  1. Verification testing to confirm all components work together
  2. User acceptance testing of personality learning features
  3. Phase 04 completion with all gap closures resolved

The system maintains Mai's core helpful, honest, and safe character while allowing adaptive learning from conversation patterns over time.