diff --git a/src/agents/pi-extensions/compaction-instructions.test.ts b/src/agents/pi-extensions/compaction-instructions.test.ts
index 7a42ea5d7de..a75112d07cb 100644
--- a/src/agents/pi-extensions/compaction-instructions.test.ts
+++ b/src/agents/pi-extensions/compaction-instructions.test.ts
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ describe("DEFAULT_COMPACTION_INSTRUCTIONS", () => {
     expect(DEFAULT_COMPACTION_INSTRUCTIONS).toContain("primary language");
   });
 
-  it("contains persona preservation directive", () => {
-    expect(DEFAULT_COMPACTION_INSTRUCTIONS).toContain("persona");
+  it("contains factual content directive", () => {
+    expect(DEFAULT_COMPACTION_INSTRUCTIONS).toContain("factual content");
   });
 
   it("does not exceed MAX_INSTRUCTION_LENGTH (800 chars)", () => {
diff --git a/src/agents/pi-extensions/compaction-instructions.ts b/src/agents/pi-extensions/compaction-instructions.ts
index 0b504834711..104cf6cb90b 100644
--- a/src/agents/pi-extensions/compaction-instructions.ts
+++ b/src/agents/pi-extensions/compaction-instructions.ts
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
  */
 export const DEFAULT_COMPACTION_INSTRUCTIONS =
   "Write the summary body in the primary language used in the conversation.\n" +
-  "Preserve persona, character, and speaking-style cues.\n" +
+  "Focus on factual content: what was discussed, decisions made, and current state.\n" +
   "Keep the required summary structure and section headers unchanged.\n" +
   "Do not translate or alter code, file paths, identifiers, or error messages.";