SemanticCommit is a system developed to manage semantic changes with non-local effects, aiming to update AI memory as user intent changes.
Intent specifications serve as an intermediate layer between humans and AI systems, grounding AI decision-making and establishing common ground.
Design goals for interfaces include impact analysis, conflict detection, understanding conflicts, and supporting local changes at scale.
SemanticCommit interface allows users to check for conflicts, make changes, and manually add information for resolving conflicts.
The system uses a knowledge graph-based RAG pipeline for conflict detection, with a three-tier classification system for conflicts.
The research findings highlight user preferences for impact analysis, control over changes, and local conflict resolution in AI agent interfaces.
AI agent interfaces should provide affordances for impact analysis and let users walk the spectrum of control between automation and manual oversight.
Future directions include exploring interfaces for managing AI memory, cognitive forcing functions, and semantic commits for long-form writing tasks.
Human feedback and decision-making play a crucial role in updating AI memory, emphasizing the importance of collaborative approaches.
SemanticCommit improves conflict identification, resolution, and user engagement in updating intent specifications compared to baseline tools.
Understanding semantic conflicts and integrating new information involve intricate workflows that require a balance of control and efficiency in AI interfaces.