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Architectural Patterns for Self-Improving Intelligent Agents: A Systematic Survey of Generative and Cognitive Approaches

Sep 2026 · SN Computer Science · Vol 7 · 1 citation · 53 references

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This survey synthesizes recent developments in self-improving agent architectures from the 2020 to 2025 period, focusing on how generative AI and cognitive architectures can be integrated for practical applications.

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