What is a vector database? | Algolia | Algolia

The text discusses how vector databases are being utilized in the age of AI to manage and store unstructured data. These databases use machine learning techniques such as neural networks to convert text input into numerical values, enabling machines to understand content more effectively. Vector embeddings represent various dimensions of data, making them ideal for tasks involving natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision. Compared to traditional databases, vector databases are better suited for managing vector embeddings and offer advantages in terms of workflow performance, flexibility, scalability, and customization. They have applications in search, recommendation systems, fraud detection, finance, ecommerce, healthcare, cybersecurity, and more.