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python_engine.pyPython 3.11
from langchain_community.vectorstores import FAISS
from langchain_openai import OpenAIEmbeddings, ChatOpenAI
from langchain.chains import create_retrieval_chain

# 1. Initialize Vector Store & Retriever
embeddings = OpenAIEmbeddings(model="text-embedding-3-small")
vectorstore = FAISS.load_local("knowledge_index", embeddings)
retriever = vectorstore.as_retriever(search_kwargs={"k": 3})

# 2. Construct Grounded Retrieval Chain
llm = ChatOpenAI(model="gpt-4o", temperature=0.0)
rag_chain = create_retrieval_chain(retriever, prompt_template)
response = rag_chain.invoke({"input": "What is semantic chunking?"})
Runtime OutputLive Simulated
✓ Retrieved 3 Context Chunks (Avg Cosine: 0.912)
Chunks
3
Latency
48ms
Confidence
98.4%
Verified OutputSemantic chunking partitions text along meaningful thematic and paragraph boundaries rather than fixed token limits, preserving context embeddings.
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Machine Learning | Deep Learning & AI Engineer

Gradient School is built and maintained by Kamal Jit. Specializing in PyTorch deep learning architectures, enterprise RAG systems, and AI security guardrails.

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