For agents and chatbots, the RAG vs. tuning choice depends on the problem
Roker_51 · x · 2026-07-21
A short post argues that tuning models and agents is an art, and quotes the idea that RAG vs. tuning is not a binary debate.
The practical rule of thumb: use RAG for chatbots, tune for niche data, and choose based on the problem rather than a one-size-fits-all ideology.
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