Generative AI - Large Language Models and Retrieval Augmented Generation - Lecture 9

Explore the fundamentals of generative artificial intelligence through this comprehensive lecture from MIT's Hands-On Deep Learning course. Delve into Large Language Models (LLMs) and understand how they perform next word prediction using transformer encoder architecture from previous coursework. Learn about Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), a powerful technique that enhances language model capabilities by incorporating external knowledge retrieval. Master the theoretical foundations and practical applications of these cutting-edge AI technologies that are transforming natural language processing and generation. Gain insights into how transformer architectures enable sophisticated language understanding and generation capabilities in modern AI systems.