P42Generative AI / RAGIntermediateChoose12 min
Does This Knowledge Assistant Need RAG?
Choose RAG, deterministic systems, or prompt context based on the task.
#rag#retrieval#system design#generative ai
Scenario
Tasks: answer changing internal policies; calculate an exact invoice; look up an account ID; summarize a supplied document; answer questions across hundreds of manuals.
Problem statement
Choose the simplest reliable system for each task.
Your Task
- Identify RAG candidates.
- Identify deterministic alternatives.
- Explain current/private knowledge.
- Justify simplicity.
Related Concepts
RAGRetrievalDeterministic systems
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