Comparing Ollama Local WebSearch Agent with Llama 3 8B to Perplexity AI

Explore a comprehensive comparison between a custom web search agent using locally-hosted Llama 3 8b and Perplexity AI in this 50-minute video. Dive into a series of test questions to evaluate the performance of open-source models against established AI platforms. Learn about the development of custom AI solutions, including a basic RAG application project. Gain insights into AI engineering, data science, and large language models through provided resources and links. Follow along as the video breaks down each question, demonstrating the capabilities of both systems, and concludes with an analysis of the results. Perfect for those interested in AI development, web search technologies, and the practical applications of open-source language models.

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