Using compact Retrieval-Augmented Generation for knowledge preservation in SMBs
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Contributors
Abstract
Knowledge preservation is a critical challenge for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Employee fluctuation and evolving work tasks create a permanent risk of knowledge and experience loss. Therefore, SMBs need effective and efficient strategies for knowledge retention. As most knowledge in companies is primarily encoded as language or text, large language models (LLMs) offer a promising solution for the preservation and utilization of knowledge. However, despite their strengths, their adoption and deployment are challenging. To address this issue, we propose a system based on the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concept that combines small, locally run language models with traditional retrieval algorithms to significantly enhance the process of knowledge preservation and utilization by reducing search efforts.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET-AI 2025) |
| Editors | Tareq Ahram, Antonio Lopez Arquillos, Juan Gandarias, Adrian Morales Casas |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (electronic) | 978-1-964867-37-3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Publication series
| Series | AHFE International |
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| Volume | 161 |
| ISSN | 2771-0718 |
Keywords
Research priority areas of TU Dresden
Keywords
- Retrieval-augmented Generation, Wissenserhalt, große Sprachmodell, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Knowledge Preservation