Retrieval Augmented Generation or Long-Context LLMs? A Comprehensive Study and Hybrid Approach

本文是LLM系列文章,针对《Retrieval Augmented Generation or Long-Context LLMs? A Comprehensive Study and Hybrid Approach》的翻译。

检索增强生成还是长上下文LLM?综合研究与混合方法

摘要

检索增强生成(RAG)已成为大型语言模型(LLM)高效处理过长上下文的强大工具。然而,最近的LLM,如Gemini1.5和GPT-4,显示出直接理解长上下文的卓越能力。我们对RAG和长上下文(LC)LLM进行了全面比较,旨在利用两者的优势。我们使用三种最新的LLM在各种公共数据集中对RAG和LC进行基准测试。结果表明,当资源充足时,LC在平均性能方面始终优于RAG。然而,RAG显著降低的成本仍然是一个明显的优势。基于这一观察,我们提出了SELF-ROUTE,这是一种简单而有效的方法,基于模型自反射将查询路由到RAG或LC。SELFROUTE显著降低了计算成本,同时保持了与LC相当的性能。我们的研究结果为使用RAG和LC的LLM的长上下文应用提供了指导。

1 引言

2 相关工作

3 RAG与LC基准比较

4 自路由

5 分析

6 结论

本文对RAG和LC进行了全面的比较,强调了性能和计算成本之间的权衡。虽然LC在长期上下文理解方面表现出卓越的性能,但RAG仍然是一个可行的选择,因为当输入大大超过

### Retrieval-Augmented Generation in Knowledge-Intensive NLP Tasks Implementation and Best Practices The method of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for knowledge-intensive natural language processing tasks aims to combine the strengths of dense vector representations with sparse exact match methods, thereby improving model performance on tasks that require access to external information not present during training[^1]. This approach ensures models can retrieve relevant documents or passages from a large corpus at inference time and generate responses conditioned on this retrieved context. #### Key Components of RAG Framework A typical implementation involves two main components: 1. **Retriever**: A component responsible for fetching potentially useful pieces of text based on input queries. 2. **Generator**: An encoder-decoder architecture like BART or T5 which generates outputs given both the query and retrieved contexts as inputs. This dual-stage process allows systems to leverage vast amounts of unstructured data without needing explicit retraining when new facts become available. #### Practical Steps for Implementing RAG Models To effectively implement such an architecture, one should consider several factors including but not limited to choosing appropriate pre-trained retrievers and generators fine-tuned specifically towards question answering or similar objectives where factual accuracy is paramount. Additionally, integrating these modules into existing pipelines requires careful consideration regarding latency constraints versus quality trade-offs especially under real-time applications scenarios. For instance, here's how you might set up a simple pipeline using Hugging Face Transformers library: ```python from transformers import RagTokenizer, RagTokenForGeneration tokenizer = RagTokenizer.from_pretrained("facebook/rag-token-nq") model = RagTokenForGeneration.from_pretrained("facebook/rag-token-nq") def rag_pipeline(question): inputs = tokenizer([question], return_tensors="pt", truncation=True) generated_ids = model.generate(input_ids=inputs["input_ids"]) output = tokenizer.batch_decode(generated_ids, skip_special_tokens=True)[0] return output ``` In practice, tuning hyperparameters associated with each stage separately could lead to better overall results compared to treating them monolithically due to their distinct roles within the system design. #### Best Practices When Working With RAG Systems When deploying RAG-based solutions, adhering to certain guidelines helps maximize effectiveness while minimizing potential pitfalls: - Ensure high-quality indexing over document collections used by the retriever part since poor recall directly impacts downstream generations negatively. - Regularly update underlying corpora so they remain current; stale resources may propagate outdated information through synthetic texts produced thereafter. - Monitor closely any changes made either upstream (e.g., modifications affecting source material accessibility) or inside your own infrastructure because alterations elsewhere often necessitate corresponding adjustments locally too. By following these recommendations alongside leveraging state-of-the-art techniques provided via frameworks like those mentioned earlier, developers stand well positioned to build robust conversational agents capable of delivering accurate answers across diverse domains requiring specialized domain expertise beyond what general-purpose pretrained models alone offer today. --related questions-- 1. How does multi-task learning compare against single-task approaches concerning adaptability? 2. What are some challenges faced when implementing keyword-based point cloud completion algorithms? 3. Can prompt engineering significantly influence outcomes in few-shot learning settings? 4. Are there specific industries benefiting most prominently from advancements in knowledge-intensive NLP technologies?
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