What’s Cooking in the AI Test Kitchen – RAG

Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies, so I took the opportunity to combine my interest in technology and cooking to discuss this innovative chapter on Generative AI, RAG. First, let’s get the basics out of the way. What is Generative AI? How is it different from the AI? Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI refers to...

It’s a Family Affair with Claude 3

Anthropic announced the Claude 3 model family last month, which sets new industry benchmarks across various cognitive tasks. I am always excited to see what comes from Anthropic, so I was eager to see this group arrive. The family includes three state-of-the-art models in ascending order of capability: Claude 3 Haiku, Claude 3 Sonnet, and...

Simplifying SQL Generation with Vanna: An Open-Source Python RAG Framework

Handling databases often involves crafting complex SQL queries, which can be daunting for those who aren’t SQL experts. The need for a user-friendly solution to streamline SQL generation has led to the development of Vanna, an open-source Python framework. The Challenge Crafting complex SQL queries can be time-consuming and requires a deep understanding of the...

Claude 2.1 Lets Go!

One of the things I appreciate and respect about Anthropic, the creators of Claude, is the transparency of their messaging and content. The content is easy to understand, and that’s a plus in this space. Whenever I visit their site, I have a clear picture of where they are and the plans for moving forward....

Open Source AI Gets the Bird

Open source creates opportunities for developers worldwide to work together on projects, share knowledge and collectively enhance software solutions. This inclusive approach not speeds up advancements but also ensures that cutting edge tools and technologies are available to everyone. So it always warms my heart when I see any innovations in this space. Open source...

The Engineering Mechanics of AI

A new hobby I discovered last year is traditional tabletop puzzles. Building puzzles is a form of Engineering. To illustrate, prompting could be like looking for a puzzle piece. The LLM is trained to search the box for the right puzzle and piece. Let’s shake the box to see what pieces make up an LLM....

Drifting through AI

AI drift refers to a phenomenon in artificial intelligence where sophisticated AI entities, such as chatbots, robots, or digital constructs, deviate from their original programming and directives to exhibit responses and behaviors that their human creators did not intend or anticipate. The accuracy of data is becoming more and more critical as we move forward...