Unveiling the future of AI/ML: From generative models to vector databases

The article discusses the latest developments in AI/ML, focusing on generative models and vector databases. It highlights how large language models like ChatGPT have catalyzed the shift from a future promise to a present reality in the AI landscape. The discussion covers key concepts, use cases, and practical guidance for implementing successful AI initiatives. It emphasizes the importance of not just storing but also indexing vectors and conducting similarity searches efficiently, especially for handling millions of searches per second. The article also explores how retrieval augmented generation (RAG) can be used to customize LLMs for specific organizational needs and enhance responses with relevant, customized information. Furthermore, it discusses the practicalities of bringing AI applications to production and the challenges in achieving absolute certainty in testing.