Explore the concept of Locality Sensitive Hashing (LSH) and its application in approximate similarity search through this informative video. Dive into the challenges of scaling similarity search for massive datasets and high-frequency queries. Learn how LSH, particularly Random Projection, offers a solution for efficient searching in impossibly huge datasets. Discover the principles behind approximate search and how it restricts the search scope to high probability matches. Follow along with Python implementations and gain practical insights into this powerful technique used by billion-dollar companies. Access additional resources, including a Pinecone article, dataset downloads, and related videos to deepen your understanding of LSH and its applications in search algorithms.
Overview
Syllabus
How LSH Random Projection works in search (+Python)
Taught by
James Briggs