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May 8, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Is Non-Vector RAG the Next Generation of Retrieval‑Augmented Generation?

The article analyses the relevance and accuracy shortcomings of traditional vector‑based RAG, explains how non‑vector approaches like PageIndex let LLMs navigate document trees for relevance classification and auditability, and evaluates their complexity, latency, metadata risks, and suitable use cases compared with hybrid retrieval.