Fast and secure AI context with open source hybrid vector search (AIM207)

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Challenges in AI Adoption

• Only 17% of companies are in production with AI use cases
• Top concerns are data security, privacy, and data availability/quality
• AI models can "hallucinate" and provide incorrect information, which is a huge problem for companies

Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and Vector Search

• RAG is a common solution to provide context to AI models
• Vector search allows storing data in a multi-dimensional space and retrieving relevant documents
• However, vector search is a proximity-based search and may not provide accurate results for specific requirements

Hybrid Search

• Hybrid search combines vector search and traditional search techniques
• Techniques include pre-filtering, post-filtering, and re-ranking
• Each approach has its own pros and cons in terms of performance and semantic accuracy

Implementing Hybrid Search

• Hybrid search is not limited to dedicated vector databases, but can be implemented in traditional databases like PostgreSQL
• PostgreSQL has the ability to store embeddings and perform hybrid searches
• Alloy DB and OpenSearch are other tools that provide hybrid search capabilities

Data Platform Considerations

• AI requires data from various sources, so a comprehensive data platform is needed
• Hevo provides a data platform that covers streaming, storage, and serving layers
• The platform offers integration with various databases, search engines, and AI capabilities

Conclusion

• For companies looking to move AI use cases into production, a secure and fast AI context is crucial
• Hybrid search, combined with a comprehensive data platform, can address the challenges of data security, privacy, and availability
• Hevo's data platform offers a solution to free data from various sources and make it ready for AI applications.