RAG (Retrieval
Augmented Generation)
What is RAG?
It is a method where a Large Language Model (LLM) gets help from external information
(like documents, PDFs, websites) before answering a question.
RAG combines two powerful steps:
 Retrieval – It searches and finds the most relevant information from external sources
 (like PDFs, websites, or documents).
 Generation – It then uses a Large Language Model (LLM) to create a smart, human-
 like response using that retrieved information.
Where to use RAG?
RAG is ideal when you need:
   Accurate answers based on specific or private data
   Real-time or frequently changing information
   Combining AI creativity with trustworthy facts
   Handling large volumes of documents or data that are too big for the AI to memorize
   Supporting complex decision-making by retrieving relevant context
   Enabling customized responses based on company or domain-specific knowledge
   Enhancing search engines to provide more meaningful, context-aware results
Purpose of RAG
               Improves Accuracy: AI gives better
             answers using real, updated info.
                Stays Current: Uses the latest files,
             articles, or data.
                Safe with Private Data: Works securely
             with sensitive documents.
               Fewer Mistakes: Reduces wrong or
             made-up answers.
                Smart & Creative: Combines facts
             with natural language.
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Application of RAG
           Customer Support Chatbots: Answer customer questions using company manuals,
        FAQs, and policies.
          Healthcare Assistants: Provide medical advice based on latest research papers
        and patient records.
           Legal Research Tools: Retrieve relevant laws, case studies, and legal documents to
        assist lawyers.
           Education Platforms: Help students by answering questions using textbooks
        and course materials
           Enterprise Knowledge Bases: Employees get quick, accurate answers from
        internal documents and guidelines.
           Financial Services: Assist in retrieving and analyzing financial reports and regulations.
           Research & Development: Help scientists and engineers find relevant papers, patents,
        or data quickly.
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                         Example of RAG
Imagine a company has hundreds of documents about their products and policies. A customer asks:
“How long do I have to return a product?”
   The chatbot uses RAG to first search the company’s policy documents for relevant info.
   It finds the “30-day return policy” details stored in the vector database.
Then it uses the LLM to generate a clear answer:
 “You can return the product within 30 days from purchase.”
This way, the chatbot gives an accurate answer based on real company data, not just guesswork.
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