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Grounding and Retrieval
Grounding is when an AI system retrieves real pages before answering, instead of relying on memory. Retrieval augmented generation is the common method. Being retrievable is the price of entry.
What it means
Grounding is when an AI system retrieves real pages before answering, instead of relying on memory. Retrieval augmented generation is the common method. Being retrievable is the price of entry.
Why we track it
As AI Optimization matures, its vocabulary settles. We watch which terms practitioners actually use, because shared language is one of the clearest signs a field is taking hold. The canonical definitions live on AIO Facts; here we note the words moving into common use.
Key points
- Grounding is when an AI system retrieves real pages before answering, instead of relying on memory. Retrieval augmented generation is the common method. Being retrievable is the price of entry.
Questions
Common questions
What is grounding in AI answers?
Grounding is when an AI system retrieves real pages before answering, instead of relying on memory. Retrieval augmented generation is the common method. Being retrievable is the price of entry.
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