Evaluating and Building AI Systems - ML 166

Adventures in Machine Learning

Michael Berk dives deep into the adventures of AI and machine learning with our special guest, Richmond Alake, a staff developer advocate at MongoDB. Richmond's journey from web development to AI was driven by a quest for excitement and new challenges. In this episode, he shares how he transitioned into the AI field, his passion for using writing as a learning tool, and the importance of continuous learning in evolving tech landscapes.
They explore the intricacies of building and evaluating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, the benefits of MongoDB's versatile database functionalities, and the pressing challenges in machine learning data collection and evaluation. Richmond also gives us a peek into MongoDB's advanced solutions for AI application development and how strategic data chunking can impact efficiency.
Whether you're a budding AI enthusiast or an experienced developer looking to expand your horizons, this episode is packed with practical advice, career insights, and the latest trends in AI and machine learning. Stay tuned as we uncover how to navigate the complexity of RAG pipelines and the evolving landscape of generative AI. Let's get started!
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