Louis Brandy, VP of Engineering at Rockset, talks about using SQL for Vector Search. They discuss Rockset's product, AI capabilities like ANN index, hybrid search, and future predictions. Louis emphasizes the importance of vector databases and the challenges in optimizing search engines with vector support.
Hybrid search merges SQL and vector search, crucial for future databases.
Real-time ingest latency is vital for rapid data updates in database systems.
AI integration in databases like Rag shows the evolving landscape of technology.
Deep dives
Introduction and Background of Guest Speaker
The podcast episode starts with the host introducing Luis Brandy, Vice President of Engineering at Rockset, highlighting his background at Facebook for over 11 years, where he was involved in various projects including spam fighting infrastructure and core C++ libraries.
Importance of Hybrid Search in Database Systems
Luis discusses the significance of hybrid search in database systems, emphasizing the need to merge traditional SQL capabilities with modern vector search functionality. He mentions the potential challenges in tuning index parameters for optimal performance.
Real-Time Ingest and Query Performance
The episode explores the importance of real-time ingest latency in database systems, particularly for applications requiring rapid data updates. Luis highlights the benefits of Rockset's architecture for providing real-time search and analytics capabilities.
Future Directions in AI and Database Convergence
The discussion delves into the potential convergence of AI and database technologies, with a focus on the evolving role of databases in supporting AI capabilities. Luis shares insights on incorporating AI-driven features like Rag into database systems.
Free Tier Offering and Community Engagement
The episode concludes with a conversation about Rockset's free tier offering for users to explore the platform. Luis expresses the importance of community feedback and real-world use cases in shaping the future development of database technologies at Rockset.