Publications

Books, reports, and papers

Managing Memory for AI Agents

O'Reilly Report

Managing Memory for AI Agents

Benjamin Labaschin, Jim Allen Wallace, Andrew Brookins, Manvinder Singh

O'Reilly Media

As AI agents become increasingly essential to daily workflows, a major limitation on their usefulness is their inability to retain and meaningfully recall information across time. This report explores how the industry is transforming agent memory from a technical constraint into a strategic advantage. You'll learn to combine traditional data management with advanced retrieval tools—such as vector databases, semantic caching, importance scoring, and transactive memory systems—to enable agents to remember what matters.

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Extending 'GPTs Are GPTs' to Firms

Journal

Extending 'GPTs Are GPTs' to Firms

Benjamin Labaschin, Tyna Eloundou, Sam Manning, Pamela Mishkin, and Daniel Rock

American Economic Association: Papers and Proceedings

A new paper on the impact of AI on labor demand at the firm level.

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What Are AI Agents? When and How to Use LLM Agents

O'Reilly Report

What Are AI Agents? When and How to Use LLM Agents

Benjamin Labaschin

O'Reilly Media

This report introduces AI agents, how they differ from large language models, and when to use them effectively. It provides a high-level overview of how AI agents are being applied in various domains, including document retrieval and coding assistance. The report also addresses critical questions about the nature of AI agents and discusses potential issues related to bias, legal considerations, and economic impacts.

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The Economics of Shared Mobility: The Future of Shared Mobility

Report

The Economics of Shared Mobility: The Future of Shared Mobility

Benjamin Labaschin

Arity, an Allstate Company

A forward-looking analysis of the future of shared mobility, exploring emerging technologies, potential business models, and economic implications for urban transportation systems in the coming decades.

EconomicsShared MobilityTransportation
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The Economics of Shared Mobility Series: Present Part 2

Report

The Economics of Shared Mobility Series: Present Part 2

Benjamin Labaschin

Arity, an Allstate Company

Part 2 continues the analysis of current shared mobility economics, delving deeper into consumer behavior, regulatory impacts, and competitive dynamics shaping today's market.

EconomicsShared MobilityTransportation
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The Economics of Shared Mobility Series: Present Part 1

Report

The Economics of Shared Mobility Series: Present Part 1

Benjamin Labaschin

Arity, an Allstate Company

Part 1 of the analysis of current economic models in shared mobility, focusing on market structures, pricing strategies, and operational efficiencies in today's shared mobility landscape.

EconomicsShared MobilityTransportation
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The Economics of Shared Mobility: Past

Report

The Economics of Shared Mobility: Past

Benjamin Labaschin

Arity, an Allstate Company

This report explores the historical development and economic fundamentals of shared mobility services, examining how the industry has evolved and the key economic factors that shaped its growth.

EconomicsShared MobilityTransportation
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