LLM, RAG & AI Agents in Simple terms
1. LLM (Large Language Model) = The Super Smart Chef
Think of the LLM (like ChatGPT) as a super smart chef in the kitchen.
So the dish might be good, but it could be outdated or not perfectly relevant.
📚 2. RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) = Chef + Smart Waiter with Today’s Menu
Now imagine there’s a smart waiter who helps the chef.
This is RAG — the combination of:
🤖 3. AI Agents = The Full-Service Staff That Takes Action for You
Now imagine you don’t even walk into the restaurant.
Instead, you have a virtual assistant (AI Agent) who:
These AI Agents don’t just generate text like the chef — they:
They work like a personal butler or concierge who can use LLMs and tools like RAG to get things done for you.
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1moI love the restaurant analogy—it's such a straightforward way to break down complex ideas. How do you decide which analogies stick best when explaining tech concepts to non-tech audiences? Do you have a go-to method?