Retrieval augmented generation and search
A research field
Retrieval augmented generation and search is gaining ground in AI research: 2.7% to 2.9% of new AI papers, +0.2 points. It ranks #9 of 44 by gain in share. As of Oct 10, 2026.
- Change in share
- +0.2 pts
- Share, last 3 months
- 2.9%
- Papers, last 3 months
- 955
- Ready for products
- 2.6 / 5
Ideas in this field
Generative retrieval0.0% → 0.1%+0.1 ptsGraph retrieval augmented generation0.1% → 0.1%+0.0 ptsAgentic retrieval0.1% → 0.1%+0.0 ptsMemory retrieval0.1% → 0.1%+0.0 ptsAgentic retrieval augmented generation0.1% → 0.1%+0.0 ptsHybrid retrieval0.1% → 0.1%+0.0 ptsRetrieval augmented generation evaluation0.2% → 0.2%+0.0 ptsKnowledge graph retrieval augmented generation0.1% → 0.1%+0.0 ptsEvidence grounded generation0.0% → 0.1%0.0 ptsVisual document retrieval0.0% → 0.0%0.0 pts
Companies working on it
Retrieval augmented generation and search: quick answers
Yes. Its share of new AI papers went from 2.7% to 2.9%, with 955 papers in the last 3 months.