The Stack Overflow Podcast Is Postgres the best database for GenAI?
Mar 7, 2025
Jeremy Kelway, VP of Engineering for Analytics, Data, and AI at EDB, shares his wealth of knowledge on the capabilities of Postgres in the realm of generative AI. He highlights Postgres as a top choice for AI applications due to its stability and community backing. The discussion covers the integration of diverse data types and the implications of regulations like GDPR. They also delve into the emerging trends of retrieval augmented generation and the importance of data sovereignty, emphasizing the need for robust data management strategies in AI.
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Early coding
- Jeremy Kelway's first software experience was with a BBC Micro Model B.
- He copied code from gaming magazines, sparking his interest in technology.
Postgres and AI
- Postgres's popularity in AI is linked to its established reputation and stability.
- Existing Postgres skills are transferable to AI development, accelerating the learning curve.
Data integration
- Postgres can serve as a central access point for diverse data sources in AI applications.
- It facilitates data organization, transformation, and integration with AI accelerators.