Vector search databases now integrate natively with SQL via data types, enabling AI developers to embed vectors alongside tabular data. Companies like Pinecone, Weaviate, and Milvus are adding PostgreSQL extensions, while startups like Qdrant and ChromaDB push open-source alternatives. This shift simplifies hybrid retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines but raises questions about long-term monetization in a crowded market.
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