How does AI get its information? Training data, RAG, MCPs and APIs explained

How does AI get its information? Training data, RAG, MCPs and APIs explained

AI draws its knowledge from three different levels: training data, retrieval systems and live tool access such as APIs and MCPs. Each data layer has its own advantages and disadvantages. So if you’ve ever wondered why an AI confidently told you something wrong, why one tool seems to know about last week’s news and another … Read more

Google is adding more links and link context to AI search

Google is adding more links and link context to AI search

Google is rolling out five updates to how links appear in its AI generative search experiences, including AI Mode and AI Overviews. The changes add, among other things, subscription labels and inline links in replies. Here is an example of what the changes will look like: Image source: Google Hema Budaraju, vice president of product … Read more

AI has changed my work. And yours too

AI has changed my work. And yours too

Boost your skills with Growth Memo’s weekly expert insights. Subscribe for free! Am I still a consultant? Or a building contractor? I’m having an existential moment. My work has changed forever in ways I’m still trying to understand. Six months ago, Agentic Vibe Coding crossed a threshold. Since then, I have been using AI to … Read more

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