How to Use Knowledge Base (RAG)

Explore an overview of the Knowledge Base and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) methods. Learn about the different types of Knowledge Base retrieval and understand the distinctions between the Knowledge Base and system prompts.

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Breakdown of RAG Model Parameters, Settings and Their Impact

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is an advanced approach in natural language processing that integrates information retrieval and generative language modeling. Unlike traditional language models that generate responses solely based on their pre-trained knowledge, RAG combines retrieval mechanisms with generative models to enhance the relevance and accuracy of its responses. This hybrid framework works by first retrieving relevant documents or information from a predefined knowledge base (e.g., databases, documents, or PDFs) and then using a generative model (such as a transformer-based model) to synthesize a response that incorporates the retrieved context.