Leveraging Elasticsearch Machine Learning for Advanced Question Answering Systems

In this article, we will explore how the fusion of text embedding and question-answering models transforms the experience of information retrieval and...

The ever-evolving field of information retrieval has been revolutionized by Elasticsearch Machine Learning, creating a foundation for intelligent search engines and chatbots that can comprehend and process user inquiries with unprecedented accuracy. Traditional keyword-based searches fall short when dealing with the nuanced nature of human language, but through the application of text embedding models, we can delve into the semantic core of queries to retrieve highly relevant content.

In this article, we will explore how the fusion of text embedding and question-answering models transforms the experience of information retrieval and fosters enhanced personalization in recommendations. Let's dive into the process of equipping your Elasticsearch with the power to not just search but understand and respond intelligently to user questions.

Preparations

To begin your journey towards implementing an intelligent question answering system with Alibaba Cloud Elasticsearch, here's what you need to do:

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Upload Models

For this example, we will be working with two models from the Hugging Face library: luhua/chinese_pretrain_mrc_macbert_large for question answering, and thenlper/gte-large-zh for text embedding.

Uploading models to Alibaba Cloud Elasticsearch entails these steps:

1）Download the models:

luhua--chinese_pretrain_mrc_macbert_large.tar.gz

thenlper--gte-large-zh.tar.gz

2）Upload the models to an Elastic Compute Service (ECS) instance:

Avoid the /root/ directory by creating a folder in the root directory, such as 'model', to house the uploaded models.

Due to the models' size, using a file transfer tool like WinSCP is recommended.

3）Decompress the downloaded model packages on the ECS instance:

cd /model/
tar -xzvf luhua--chinese_pretrain_mrc_macbert_large.tar.gz
tar -xzvf thenlper--gte-large-zh.tar.gz
cd

4）Upload the models to the Elasticsearch cluster using the eland_import_hub_model command:

# For the question answering model:
eland_import_hub_model \
--url 'http://es-cn-xxxxxxxxx.elasticsearch.aliyuncs.com:9200' \
--hub-model-id '/model/root/.cache/huggingface/hub/models--luhua--chinese_pretrain_mrc_macbert_large/snapshots/xxxxxx' \
--task-type question_answering \
--es-username elastic \
--es-password '****' \
--es-model-id models--luhua--chinese_pretrain_mrc_macbert_large \

# For the text embedding model:
eland_import_hub_model \
--url 'http://es-cn-xxxxxxxxx.elasticsearch.aliyuncs.com:9200' \
--hub-model-id '/model/root/.cache/huggingface/hub/models--thenlper--gte-large-zh/snapshots/xxxxxx' \
--task-type text_embedding \
--es-username elastic \
--es-password '****' \
--es-model-id models--thenlper--gte-large-zh \

Deploy the Models

After uploading, deploy the models by navigating to the Kibana console's Machine Learning section under Analytics and selecting Model Management. Synchronize your models as needed and start them to make them ready for use.

Test the Models

Testing your models is crucial. In the Kibana console, under Management > Dev Tools, test the question-answering model with commands like:

POST /_ml/trained_models/models--luhua--chinese_pretrain_mrc_macbert_large/_infer
{
 "docs":[{"text_field": "Your example text goes here..."}],
 "inference_config": {"question_answering": {"question": "Your example query?"}}
}

And for the text embedding model:

POST /_ml/trained_models/models--thenlper--gte-large-zh/_infer
{
 "docs":[{"text_field": "Your example text goes here..."}]
}

Index and Retrieve Data

Configure an ingestion pipeline and index settings to ensure smooth indexing of your data with the models. The indexing involves mapping the dense vector fields and specifying the pipeline:

PUT _ingest/pipeline/text-embedding-pipeline
...

For data retrieval, simulate question-answering scenarios and perform searches within Kibana's Dev Tools using your models, as shown in the previous code block.

By integrating Elasticsearch Machine Learning capabilities, you empower your chatbot or information retrieval system to engage in a deeper understanding of users' queries, opening the door to nuanced, accurate, and context-aware interactions that will redefine the user experience.

Read the guideline for more details

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Leveraging Elasticsearch Machine Learning for Advanced Question Answering Systems

Preparations

Upload Models

Deploy the Models

Test the Models

Index and Retrieve Data

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