Vector Databases: Powering
theNext Generation of AI
Applications
Vector databases are becoming essential for modern AI applications.
They enable efficient storage and retrieval of high-dimensional data.
This presentation provides a comprehensive overview. We will cover
the fundamental concepts and practical applications.
by Dhruv
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Presentation Overview
Introduction FundamentalsArchitecture Key Features
• Introduction to Vector Databases
• Vector Fundamentals
• Core Architecture
• Key Features and Capabilities
• Major Vector Database Solutions
• Use Cases and Applications
• Conclusion and Future Outlook
3.
What is aVector Database?
A vector database stores, indexes, and retrieves vector embeddings. It
enables fast retrieval and similarity search. Vector DBs are optimized
for similarity search. They handle high-dimensional data represented
as vectors.
Semantic Similarity
Enables efficient retrieval of semantically similar information.
AI Infrastructure
Critical infrastructure for modern AI applications.
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The Evolution ofDatabases
Databases have evolved to meet changing data and application needs. Traditional
databases used structured data in tables. NoSQL databases offer flexible schemas.
Vector databases are optimized for high-dimensional vector data.
1 Relational
Structured data
2 NoSQL
Flexible schemas
3 Graph
Relationship focused
4 Vector
High-dimensional data
5.
Why Vector DatabasesMatter
Unstructured data is exploding. AI and machine learning applications
are on the rise. Semantic search is needed beyond keyword matching.
This enables similarity-based operations at scale.
Unstructured Data
Explosion of unstructured
data (30-60% annual
growth).
Rise of AI
Rise of AI and machine
learning applications.
Semantic Search
Need for semantic search beyond keyword matching.
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Vectors and Embeddings
Vectorsare numerical representations of data. Embeddings are dense vector representations. Each dimension represents
a feature. Similar items have vectors that are close in space. Machines can understand similarity.
Vectors
Numerical representations in multi-dimensional space.
Embeddings
Dense vector representations capturing semantic meaning.
7.
Transforming Data intoVectors
Language models transform text. Computer vision models transform
images. Audio processing models transform audio. Embeddings preserve
semantic relationships between data points.
Text
Language Models
Images
Vision Models
Audio
Audio Models
8.
Vector Spaces andDimensions
A vector space is a mathematical space. Data points are represented as vectors. Dimensions are values in each vector.
High-dimensional spaces capture complex relationships. Dimensionality reduction techniques can help.
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High Dimensions
Complex relationships
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Vector Space
Mathematical space