Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) methods enhance the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) by incorporating external knowledge retrieved from vast corpora. This approach is particularly beneficial for open-domain question answering, where detailed and accurate responses are crucial. By leveraging external information, RAG systems can overcome the limitations of relying solely on the parametric knowledge embedded in LLMs, making them more effective in handling complex queries.
RAG systems address limitations of large language models by incorporating external knowledge retrieved from vast corpora. This approach enhances the generation capabilities of LLMs, making them more effective in handling complex queries and providing more accurate and contextually relevant responses.
Dense Passage Retrieval (DPR) plays a crucial role in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems by efficiently retrieving relevant passages of text from a large corpus of knowledge5. DPR employs dense vector representations to index and retrieve the most pertinent information, allowing the retriever to quickly identify passages that are likely to contain valuable information for generating a response5. This integration of retrieval and generation in RAG systems enhances accuracy, specificity, and relevance of the generated content.