The InfoQ Podcast

Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 4: Coordinate Systems in AI and the Physical World

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Oct 23, 2024
Delve into fascinating discussions about coordinate systems in AI and the physical world. Explore the evolution from traditional library research to AI-driven tools that enhance information retrieval. Learn about the complexities of high-dimensional spaces, cosine similarity, and efficient search algorithms. Discover the historical significance of mapping, including challenges with the Mercator projection and unique systems like the Netherlands' triangle coordinates. Hear about the tragic outcomes related to mapping inaccuracies in the UK post office scandal.
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ANECDOTE

Library Research

  • Students used libraries and card catalogs to research topics like the Great Pyramid of Egypt.
  • They'd find call numbers to locate books on shelves, mimicking an index search.
INSIGHT

ChatGPT and RAG

  • ChatGPT can write essays but often lacks proper citations and may not be historically accurate.
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) helps by retrieving relevant content to improve accuracy and add sources.
INSIGHT

RAG and Embeddings

  • RAG assigns a 'call number' to prompts, allowing it to retrieve relevant information.
  • It uses encoders to map text into vector spaces, finding similar meanings through proximity.
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