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The article argues that despite advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs), their limitations, such as knowledge cut-offs and the potential for hallucinations, necessitate the use of RAG. RAG addresses these limitations by combining the internal knowledge of LLMs (parametric memory) with external knowledge (non-parametric memory). The core of RAG involves a Retriever to fetch relevant information and a Generator to produce a response using this retrieved context. While traditionally fine-tuning focused on the generator, the original concept of RAG included end-to-end fine-tuning of both components, and fine-tuning embedding models is crucial for improving retrieval accuracy. The post also clarifies that long-context models do not negate the need for RAG, as retrieval helps focus the model on relevant information. Furthermore, the emergence of Agentic RAG extends RAG’s capabilities for more complex tasks by enabling multi-step retrieval and interaction with various tools. The choice between standard RAG and Agentic RAG depends on the complexity of the queries and the number of knowledge sources required. Ultimately, the article emphasizes that optimizing the entire RAG system, including fine-tuning the retriever, is key to its enduring relevance.

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