The essential definition. Grasp this and everything else will click into place.
RAG stands for Retrieval-Augmented Generation. It combines:
- Retrieval: Pulling relevant, up-to-date content from a private knowledge base
- Generation: Using an AI model (like GPT-4) to create natural, conversational answers
Unlike traditional chatbots, RAG-based systems reference your own data—delivering business-specific, context-aware responses.
Ask ChatBar: What’s the difference between RAG and a normal chatbot?