Using Postgresql pg_vector for AI: Part 1, WTF is a Vector Anyway?

Introduction

If you're just starting out getting into the new wave of generative AI and natural language processing tools you won't get far before you start hearing about vector databases like Pinecode or the vector extension for Postgresql 'pg_vector'. These tools generally bill themselves as missing middleware or 'long term memory' for your custom AI applications. There's quite a few example applications floating around but they tend to just jump right into building an AI application and if …

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