What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation?

RAG combines search with generation for factual responses.
Patrick Lewis

How It Works:

RAG pipelines retrieve relevant documents from a knowledge base, then feed them as context into a generative model to produce grounded answers.

Key Benefits:

  • Reduced hallucinations: Answers reference real data.
  • Dynamic knowledge: Supports up-to-date content without retraining.
  • Scalability: Add new sources easily.

Real-World Use Cases:

  • Enterprise Q&A: Answer company policy questions.
  • Legal research: Cite statutes in responses.

FAQs

Which search engines work?
Is latency high?