RAG to Riches: Build Your Own Semantic Search Engine

Join the GDG on Campus community at Arizona State University - Tempe for an exciting, beginner-friendly build-along session! Dive into the fascinating world of modern AI systems and discover how they achieve long-term memory. 👩‍💻 What You’ll Learn/Build: - **Understand Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG):** Explore the mechanism behind the AI solutions fueling today’s products. - **Master Embeddings and Vector Databases:** Learn how they enable semantic search, paving the way for turning data into intelligence. - **Build a Mini Semantic Search Engine:** Using Python, ChromaDB, and Hugging Face, you will create your own engine, making documents searchable like never before. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to expand your software engineering skills and network with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your curiosity and laptop, and let's revolutionize how AI remembers together! 🚀 📅 **Date:** 02/12/2026 🕒 **Time:** 6:30 PM 📍 **Location:** WLSN 103 Act Fast: Spaces are limited for this hands-on session. Reserve your spot now and take a step into the future of AI technology!