Large Language Models with Semantic Search

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Large Language Models with Semantic Search

Coursera · Intermediate ·🧠 Large Language Models ·3mo ago

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Integrates large language models with semantic search for enhanced user experience

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Keyword search has been a common method for search for many years. But for content-rich websites like news media sites or online shopping platforms, the keyword search capability can be limiting. Incorporating large language models (LLMs) into your search can significantly enhance the user experience by allowing them to ask questions and find information in a much easier way. This course teaches the techniques needed to leverage LLMs into search. Throughout the lessons, you’ll explore key concepts like dense retrieval, which elevates the relevance of retrieved information, leading to improved search results beyond traditional keyword search, and reranking, which injects the intelligence of LLMs into your search system, making it faster and more effective.
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