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Why RAG Is Not Enough: The Case for Fine-Tuning

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AI7 Team
ML Research • Sep 28, 2023

The Context Window Trap

RAG allows us to stuff context into the prompt, but it doesn't teach the model *how* to think about that context.

Hygiene Factors vs. Differentiating Capabilities

Use RAG for facts (product specs, prices, history). Use fine-tuning for behavior (tone, coding style, diagnostic procedure).

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