Vectors are transforming AI applications by enabling language models, image recognition systems, and generative AI applications. However, challenges remain in scaling these applications due to high costs, limited throughput, and the need for more than just vector search and model execution. Open source models like Hugging Face have accelerated AI adoption, but enterprises must address scale, throughput, and cost efficiency issues when deploying ML models into production. Innovation will likely bring down infrastructure costs and make new application patterns commonplace in the future.