# RL training data quality control & Agents that persist across sessions - AI News (May 9, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-6466996)
Published: 2026-05-09T12:57:38+00:00
Episode link: https://theautomateddaily.com/episodes/2026-05-09-rl-training-data-quality-control-agents-that-persist-across-sessions
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