RAG — Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Definition: An AI technique that combines information retrieval with text generation to produce more accurate and contextual responses.
Example
In AI strategy reviews, you'll often hear something like: "Let's pull the latest RAG numbers before we make a call" — shorthand for retrieval-augmented generation.
When you'll hear it
RAG shows up most often in AI strategy reviews, model evaluation discussions, and product roadmap meetings. When someone uses it, they're usually referring to retrieval-augmented generation — and they expect the room to already know what that means.
FAQs
What does RAG stand for?
RAG stands for Retrieval-Augmented Generation.
What does RAG mean in AI and machine-learning?
An AI technique that combines information retrieval with text generation to produce more accurate and contextual responses.
Where will I hear RAG used at work?
RAG comes up most often in AI strategy reviews, model evaluation discussions, and product roadmap meetings. It's used as shorthand for retrieval-augmented generation, so people assume you already know the term.
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