RLC 2026 Notes: Streaming RL Works, External Memory Enables Continual Learning
sudoraohacker · x · 2026-08-16
Notes from RLC 2026 indicate that streaming reinforcement learning is now reliable. Curiosity-driven learning is gaining traction, allowing agents to set their own targets without explicit tasks or rewards. Doina Precup highlighted that in-context learning is a simplified form of continual learning, and using a "harness" (external memory system) allows agents to store and retrieve learned items or programs, effectively achieving true continual learning.
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