RAG Explained for Beginners

Under The Hood · Beginner ·🧠 Large Language Models ·8mo ago

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RAG, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation, is a powerful technique that combines the strengths of information retrieval and generative AI. In this video, I break down how RAG works, why it’s important, and how it improves the accuracy of AI models like Chat-GPT. Whether you’re a beginner or just curious about modern AI techniques, this video will help you understand RAG in a clear and simple way. Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Why we need RAG 5:25 - Basic RAG Architecture 8:15 - Challenges

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RAG, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation, is a powerful technique that combines the strengths of information retrieval and generative AI. In this video, I break down how RAG works, why it’s important, and how it improves the accuracy of AI models like Chat-GPT. Whether you’re a beginner or just curious about modern AI techniques, this video will help you understand RAG in a clear and simple way. Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Why we need RAG 5:25 - Basic RAG Architecture 8:15 - Challenges

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