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Dense numerical representations of data (text, images, etc.) that capture semantic meaning in a format AI models can process.
Embeddings are vectors — arrays of numbers — that represent the meaning of data in a high-dimensional space. Similar items end up close together in this space, enabling machines to understand relationships between words, sentences, images, or any other data type.
Text embeddings power semantic search, recommendation systems, and RAG pipelines. Image embeddings enable visual similarity search and classification. Modern embedding models like OpenAI's text-embedding-3 and open-source alternatives from Hugging Face can convert almost any data into meaningful vector representations.
Working with embeddings is a core skill for AI engineers building search, recommendation, and knowledge retrieval systems. Understanding embedding dimensions, similarity metrics (cosine similarity, dot product), and storage in vector databases is essential for many AI roles.
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Vector Database
A specialized database designed to store and efficiently search high-dimensional vector embeddings.
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
A technique that enhances AI model responses by retrieving relevant information from external data sources before generating an answer.
Transformer
The neural network architecture behind modern LLMs, using self-attention mechanisms to process sequences in parallel.
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
The branch of AI focused on enabling computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language.