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Sep 29, 2026 · Databases

Why Vector Databases Are Essential Beyond Relational Databases for AI

This article explains why vector databases like Milvus and Qdrant are necessary for AI applications despite the existence of relational databases like MySQL, detailing differences in indexing (ANN vs B+ trees), query logic (similarity vs exact match), consistency models, data structures, and ideal use cases such as RAG and recommendation systems.