AI in Search in 2023

Explore the latest developments in AI-powered search technologies through this insightful conference talk delivered by Simon Hughes at the Haystack on Tour event in Austin, Texas. Delve into the challenges faced by search engines, the evolution of search methodologies, and the impact of artificial intelligence on information retrieval. Gain valuable insights into neural IR, tokenization techniques, and advanced retrieval models. Examine the intricacies of behavioral matching, emerging search architectures, and the rise of conversational search. Analyze the capabilities and limitations of large language models, including hallucination issues and their practical applications. Discover the potential future directions of AI in search and the implications for user expectations and information access.