AlloyDB: A unified database engine for hybrid search

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For modern AI and RAG applications, achieving high search relevance requires that you combine at least two techniques: vector search for semantic context, and full-text search (FTS) for keyword precision. While AlloyDB for PostgreSQL supports both of these capabilities, managing them has traditionally required a more hands-on operational approach to ensure peak performance. The challenge is not…

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