Retrieval Augmented Generation
Category: Emerging Concepts
Definition
RAG combines AI text generation with database search to provide accurate, up-to-date answers.
How It Works
When you ask a question, RAG first searches relevant documents, then feeds both your question and the search results to an AI model. The AI generates answers based on current information.
This fixes the problem of AI giving outdated or made-up information.
Why It Matters
RAG makes AI practical for business use where accuracy matters. Instead of relying on training data that might be old or wrong, AI can search current documents and databases.
Most enterprise AI applications use RAG to stay current and factual.
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