RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation)
RAG is a technique that enhances AI responses by retrieving relevant information from a knowledge base before generating an answer, ensuring responses are grounded in accurate, up-to-date data.
In Depth
Retrieval Augmented Generation solves one of the biggest challenges in AI: hallucination. Instead of relying solely on what a language model learned during training, RAG first searches through your company's knowledge base — product documentation, FAQs, policy documents, help articles — to find relevant information, then uses that retrieved context to generate an accurate answer. This ensures the AI agent gives responses based on your actual policies and product details, not generic information.
RAG systems use vector embeddings to find semantically similar content even when the exact words don't match. When a customer asks about your return window, RAG retrieves your specific return policy document and generates a response based on it. GuruSup's RAG pipeline indexes your entire knowledge base and keeps it synchronized in real-time, so AI agents always have access to the latest information.
Related Terms
Knowledge Base
A knowledge base is a centralized repository of information — articles, FAQs, policies, documentation — that AI agents and customers can access to find answers to questions and resolve issues.
AI Agent
An AI agent is an autonomous software entity that perceives its environment, makes decisions, and takes actions to achieve specific goals without continuous human intervention.
Natural Language Processing
Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a branch of AI that enables computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language in a meaningful way.
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