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SUMMARY:Departmental Seminar – “Generative information retrieval: from se
 arch to recommendation” by Professor Zhaochun Ren\, Leiden University\, 
 Netherlands
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DESCRIPTION:Generative retrieval is reshaping search and recommendation b
 y embedding corpus knowledge directly within generative models. This eme
 rging framework moves beyond traditional indexing\, mapping queries and 
 user contexts directly to document or item identifiers. In this talk\, I
  will provide an in-depth overview of generative retrieval\, highlightin
 g key advancements such as document identifier designs that integrate au
 to-encoding with search and recommendation. These methods bridge the gap
  between search and recommendation by leveraging semantic representation
 s that capture both content-based and collaborative signals. Building on
  recent studies\, I will outline the core concepts\, methodological inno
 vations\, and practical applications driving this field\, and conclude b
 y discussing open challenges and promising directions for future researc
 h.
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CLASS:PUBLIC
LOCATION:Kilburn_TH 1.3\, Kilburn Building\, Manchester
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